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FBI director to be grilled at Congress, hours before Kirk suspect appears in courtpublished at 13:36 BST 13:36 BST Sakshi VenkatramanLive reporter Later today, the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s murder, Tyler Robinson, will appear in court in Utah for the first time. But before that, we’re going to hear from FBI Director Kash Patel, who has been leading the federal …

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WASHINGTON — FBI Director Kash Patel is likely to face intense scrutiny during two congressional hearings this week amid questions about his leadership of the FBI and his handling of the investigation into conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Patel is set to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday and the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday for previously scheduled …

Toward the end of his remarks about the killing of Charlie Kirk last Friday, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox warned about the ills of America’s increasingly vitriolic online culture. “Social media is a cancer on our society right now,” he said, imploring citizens to “log off, turn off, touch grass, hug a family member and go out and do good in …

Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories Tyler Robinson, the suspect accused of shooting and killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, is “not cooperating” with authorities. Police still do not know — or …

FBI Director Kash Patel’s activities during the investigation of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination raise questions about his decision-making during a crisis, four former FBI officials and two administration officials told NBC News. From the shooting Wednesday to a suspect’s arrest Friday, Patel took steps that gave pause to some federal and local officials and raised questions about his judgment, …

Gov. Spencer Cox said that the 22-year-old Utahn suspected of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk was in a romantic relationship with a partner who was transitioning and that investigators are looking into whether the relationship factored into a potential motive. Cox confirmed during a Sunday morning interview with CNN’s Dana Bash that Tyler James Robinson’s roommate was a “romantic partner, …

Rep. Jasmine Crockett defends rhetoric like calling Trump ‘wannabe Hitler’ in wake of Kirk shooting ​ Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, rejected the idea that far-left rhetoric led to conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killing, defending her right to refer to President Donald Trump as “wannabe Hitler.” Kirk’s death  has sparked a nationwide conversation about political violence, particularly whether referring to one’s opposition as …

Charlie Kirk social media posts spark Niagara County school district investigation  WGRZ Iowa school board to vote whether to fire teacher who posted after Charlie Kirk’s death  The Des Moines Register Texas teachers to be investigated for ‘reprehensible’ Charlie Kirk shooting reactions  KDFW Massachusetts school district suspends second employee over social media activity, after Charlie Kirk slaying  The Boston Globe Maryland teacher faces calls …

Trump defends Patel amid scrutiny of FBI director’s leadership during Kirk assassination investigation  Politico ‘It’s unacceptable’: Inside growing concerns about Patel’s FBI leadership  CNN Kash Patel’s false start on Charlie Kirk killer draws scrutiny, but FBI nabbed suspect in the end  Fox News Kash Patel’s difficulties and embarrassments at the FBI do not go unnoticed  MSNBC News Trump says Kash Patel ‘has done a …