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The FBI is facing growing scrutiny over reported unfilled cyber leadership roles and morale issues following politically charged dismissals, even as cybercrime hits
Sen. Mazie Hirono clashed with FBI Director Kash Patel in a tense hearing as she called pull-up rules harsh, and Patel shot back that agents must meet the standard.
Kash Patel's appearance in the Senate comes at a delicate time for the director, who is a loyalist of President Trump but has no experience leading an organization like the FBI.
FBI Director Kash Patel will testify in a congressional hearing Tuesday amid growing questions about his ability to lead the nation's premier law enforcement agency.