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Watch live: Patel testifies before Senate on FBI budget request
Key takeaways
- President Trump s request includes $12.5 billion to fund FBI salaries and expenses, according to the White House.
- The hearing comes as Patel has faced scrutiny over his alleged drinking habits.
- The event is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
President Trump s request includes $12.5 billion to fund FBI salaries and expenses, according to the White House. The Trump administration, per the release, also remains committed to dismantling the web of weaponization spun by the Biden Administration.
The hearing comes as Patel has faced scrutiny over his alleged drinking habits.
The event is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. EDT.
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