Kash Patel

FBI Director Kash Patel will face back-to-back hearings before Congress this week as lawmakers scrutinize his handling of the investigation into the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The hearings, scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, are expected to probe both the agency’s missteps during the high-profile case and Patel’s overall capacity to lead a bureau under pressure.

The controversy erupted after Patel prematurely announced on social media that a suspect in Kirk’s killing was already in custody, a claim later proven incorrect. The blunder not only fueled public confusion but also raised fresh doubts about his leadership style and operational …