Tenn., quizzed FBI director nominee Kash Patel on how he would help get to the bottom of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

Democrats pushed Patel to account for statements calling to prosecute journalists and dismantle the FBI headquarters.

Democrats pressed Mr Patel on threats to investigate government officials and the news media. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Kash Patel, Trump’s FBI pick, assured Democrats his leadership would be non-political, facing scrutiny over past statements.

President Trump's nominee to be top US spy, Tulsi Gabbard, and pick for FBI director, Kash Patel, face tough Senate hearings.