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May 12, 2026
FBI Director Kash Patel Defends $12 Billion Budget Increase Before Senate
- FBI Director Kash Patel is testifying for a $12 billion budget increase, a $2 billion rise from last year.
- The funding aims to bolster violent crime enforcement, counterterrorism, and security for major events like the 2028 Olympics.
- Patel faces criticism over his leadership and has filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic for negative reporting.
2 Sources
- FBI boss Patel faces Senate grilling, seeks $12B boost as controversies swirlMay 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM · Fox News
- live: Patel testifies before Senate on FBI budget requestMay 12, 2026 at 5:49 PM · The Hill