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Kash Patel testifies on FBI budget amid leadership controversy
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 3:06 PM ET
Summary: Senator Chris Van Hollen said reports about Kash Patel’s conduct are extremely alarming as Patel testified about the FBI budget.
WHO: Senator Chris Van Hollen
WHAT: Kash Patel testified about the FBI budget during leadership controversies.
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 2:40 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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