# FBI Hearing Turns Heated | Lawrence News

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Podcast: [Lawrence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lawrence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7616198)
Published: 2026-09-16T06:48:26+00:00
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FBI Director Kash Patel faced fiery cross-examination at a Senate hearing this week, as Democrats demanded assurances the FBI won’t interfere in upcoming midterms—something Patel dodged with evasive answers. Senator Cory Booker unleashed a scathing tirade, calling Patel a “lackey,” while Patel fired back with barbs about Booker’s presidential dreams. Other senators vowed investigations into Patel’s leadership, especially over controversial agent firings. The hearing veered into surreal territory when senators questioned whether someone convicted of bestiality could still join the FBI—Patel clarified that voluntary acts disqualify candidates, and jail time usually follows. Election interference concerns resurfaced with references to Nevada subpoenas and Georgia ballot seizures; Patel defended FBI presence by citing election crime coordinators nationwide, then accused critics of being Trump loyalists. The session also looked ahead to AI, with senators warning about rogue hacking tools—and Patel said the FBI is already reviewing AI models and targeting creators of dangerous systems. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://kansasreflector.com/2026/09/15/repub/fbis-patel-dodges-questions-on-election-interference-at-rambunctious-us-senate-hearing/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5dcaa9f8d2dd6347 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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