Patel is accused of shielding President Trump from fallout tied to the Jeffrey Epstein files while also facing criticism over the FBI's hiring standards, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
Kash Patel says the FBI removed applicant barriers to avoid punishing "victims of bestiality," drawing scrutiny from Senate Democrats and Republicans.
Senator Bernie Sanders said Congress has been "asleep at the wheel" on artificial intelligence regulation at a tech conference.
The policy shift drew sharp questioning from senators, who suggested its timing raises concerns about the bureau's ongoing efforts to recruit new agents.
A video report from Al Jazeera describes an unusual moment during a Senate hearing involving FBI Director Kash Patel, though specific details of the exchange were not elaborated in the report.