The FBI director has faced criticism even from conservative figures after Kirk's assassination, which came after a string of firings at the bureau and an intense focus on immigration cases.

FBI Director Kash Patel revealed new information about the prosecution against Tyler Robinson, saying on Fox News Channel's "Hannity" that authorities are going through Robinson's digital footprint and the people he communicated with leading up to Charlie Kirk's murder.

FBI Director Kash Patel is set to testify before a U.S. Senate panel on Tuesday, where he is likely to face sharp questions about his handling of the investigation into the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the decision not to release investigative files related to accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

FBI Director Kash Patel will face a congressional hearing likely about the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s killing and the recent firings of senior officials.

The FBI leader’s decisions to dine at an exclusive restaurant hours after the assassination and to criticize Utah officials raise questions about his leadership, current and former officials say.

Keystone Kash Patel has hit back at raging criticism of his role in the search for the killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The FBI director defended the probe, including the time needed to find and arrest Tyler Robinson,

Before his Charlie Kirk screwup, the FBI director was portrayed by insiders as obsessed with looking good on social media.

FBI Director Kash Patel is flooding conservative media ahead of his highly anticipated hearing on Capitol Hill where he will be pressed on the investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk — just one of the major issues confronting the bureau.

FBI Director Kash Patel to begin two days of questioning on Tuesday from congressional committees about his tenure leading the FBI.

Those harboring a less charitable view argue that Patel is an attention seeker who thrives on the spotlight. One former FBI agent pointed to an earlier episode that he said echoes Patel's rush to post details of the Kirk investigation on social media.