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FBI Director Kash Patel defends leadership at contentious hearing
newsFBI Director Kash Patel defends leadership at contentious hearing
Patel faced lawmakers about alleged excessive drinking, leak investigations and bureau management in a testy congressional hearing.
White Sox beat Royals 6-5 on Derek Hill pinch-hit homer
sportsWhite Sox beat Royals 6-5 on Derek Hill pinch-hit homer
Derek Hill's pinch-hit solo homer in the eighth gave Chicago a 6-5 lead; White Sox prevailed 6-5 over Kansas City.
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Spencer Pratt rises in LA mayor polls as Karen Bass stalls
tvSpencer Pratt rises in LA mayor polls as Karen Bass stalls
Reality star Spencer Pratt's viral campaign shows polling gains while incumbent Karen Bass's support appears to flatline.
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Montreal Victoire to face Ottawa Charge in all-Canadian Walter Cup Final
sportsMontreal Victoire to face Ottawa Charge in all-Canadian Walter Cup Final
Montreal beat Minnesota 2-1 in Game 5 to reach their first PWHL Walter Cup Final against the Ottawa Charge.
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Portland Fire win on Sarah Ashlee Barker buzzer-beater
sportsPortland Fire win on Sarah Ashlee Barker buzzer-beater
Barker grabbed a Bridget Carleton miss and banked a putback at the buzzer to lift Portland 98-96 over New York, the franchise's first win.
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The Punisher One Last Kill ending teases Spider-Man crossover
tvThe Punisher One Last Kill ending teases Spider-Man crossover
The Disney+ special's final scenes suggest Frank Castle may tie into Spider: Brand New Day and future MCU storylines.
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Yuji Ohno, Lupin III composer, dies at 84
musicYuji Ohno, Lupin III composer, dies at 84
Legendary jazz composer Yuji Ohno, whose music defined much of the Lupin III franchise, died on May 4 at age 84.
MasterChef Australia changes Immunity Pin rules
tvMasterChef Australia changes Immunity Pin rules
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Jason Collins, NBA trailblazer, dies at 47
sportsJason Collins, NBA trailblazer, dies at 47
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Donald Gibb, 'Ogre' from Revenge of the Nerds, dies at 71
moviesDonald Gibb, 'Ogre' from Revenge of the Nerds, dies at 71
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WNBA games seeing unusually high foul counts, officials under scrutiny
sportsWNBA games seeing unusually high foul counts, officials under scrutiny
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static.klipy.comWes Streeting's Downing Street meeting with Keir Starmer lasted about 17 minutes
politicsWes Streeting's Downing Street meeting with Keir Starmer lasted about 17 minutes
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Reform UK, largest party in Birmingham vote, says it will not run council
politicsReform UK, largest party in Birmingham vote, says it will not run council
After topping the local vote share, Reform UK says it will not form an administration for Birmingham City Council.
Trump DOJ reportedly weighing settlement in $10 billion lawsuit
newsTrump DOJ reportedly weighing settlement in $10 billion lawsuit
Reports say the Department of Justice is discussing settling Donald Trump's $10 billion suit over IRS leaks, prompting criticism.
Jamie Dimon warns JP Morgan may scrap £3bn London HQ if Labour turns hostile
financeJamie Dimon warns JP Morgan may scrap £3bn London HQ if Labour turns hostile
Dimon says JP Morgan could rethink its £3 billion Canary Wharf office plan if a future UK government adopts anti‑bank policies.
Russian drone strikes hit Kherson, Zelensky warns of more waves
newsRussian drone strikes hit Kherson, Zelensky warns of more waves
Morning drone attacks in Kherson injured seven civilians; Zelensky says 100+ Russian drones are in Ukraine’s skies and more waves may come.
Epstein survivors testify at Florida 'shadow' hearing
newsEpstein survivors testify at Florida 'shadow' hearing
Survivors gave public testimony today, detailing decades of targeted harassment and calling for congressional action.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent meets Asian leaders in Seoul and Tokyo
financeUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent meets Asian leaders in Seoul and Tokyo
Bessent held separate talks with South Korea's President Lee and met Japan officials as ministers weigh currency and investment concerns.
The Daily Show features segments on RFK Jr. and Sean Duffy
tvThe Daily Show features segments on RFK Jr. and Sean Duffy
Tonight's episode includes bits titled 'RFK Jr. Dissatisfied with Teen Sperm' and 'Sean Duffy Gets Back to Reality' with clips online.
New Steam Controller hides Wilhelm scream Easter egg when dropped
gamingNew Steam Controller hides Wilhelm scream Easter egg when dropped
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FBI Director Kash Patel defends leadership at contentious hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel defended his leadership at a contentious Senate hearing, answering lawmakers' questions about drinking on the job, internal leaks, and the bureau's management. Senators pressed Patel on whether his drinking affected his duties, on the FBI's efforts to identify sources of unflattering leaks, and on staffing and resource decisions within the bureau. Patel rejected accusations that his conduct impaired operations and said he would cooperate with congressional oversight while defending his policy choices. The hearing matters because it directly shapes congressional oversight and public confidence in FBI leadership during a period of intense political scrutiny.
Kash Patel looked senators in the eye today and said, under oath, that the FBI is “targeting and investigating no journalists.” Let’s check that against reality, shall we?
Alt National Park Service211Sarah Fitzpatrick, The Atlantic wrote about Patel’s drinking and erratic behavior. The FBI launched a criminal leak investigation into her. No classified info involved. Just bad press about the boss.
🕊GIVE PEACE A CHANCE🕊17All the Journalists you named are actually women. Do you think there's a pattern here?
Doug Adair15Lock him up! Seriously, retaking at least the House in the midterms makes securing evidence of contempt of Congress (and everything else) possible.
Suzanne Lynn13Lying to Congress is against the law
BrokenPromiseland12"I'll take Perjury for 1000, please?"
Lachrymalis10Oh look. Only women journalists. Isn't that odd. NOT.
Michael Little9They all lie like dear leader knowing there will be no consequences or a forthcoming pardon.
CLE8Jail for lying under oath. Would do Ka$h Patel some good.
brain-bicycle.bsky.social6Likely looked a couple senators in the eye at the same time
katt_goddess5He's attempting to play semantics & failing. If they are constantly referred to as 'the enemy of the people', then they totally aren't 'journalists'. They are 'enemies'. Sort of like how he's not 'drunk', just 'socially lubricated'.
Kuhlcat ❌️👑🇺🇦🇺🇸🏳️🌈5None of this came up in the hearing? Did Senate staff not do their homework? Is Patel playing with the tense of his words??
itsnotathing.bsky.social3Kash needs to be charged with lying to congress.
fedup-58.bsky.social3Theres a case for lying to Congress
StuffbyStef🐚🌊🪸✍🏻🌈🚫👑3Anyone ask him his definition of “journalists”? “We aren’t going after journalists, because to us they don’t exist. They’re called reporters, and yes, it’s open season. On all of you.”
Data4Miles2One thing you can count on with the Trump Administration. They always lie.
J9 Artist2He’s a liar they all are that love Trump hell they lie to themselves the mo fo’s
Rising Sun NorCal Man2It’s the administration’s motto. Liar liar liar 🤥
Louleo2I don't think he really ever looks anyone in the eye
duddyp.bsky.social2Under oath is meaningless to a pardon-protected liar.
Robin McCulloch2I literally don’t believe a word he says. Bullshit personified.
Cory T2His boss has empowered lying. Accountability for it is gone. Facts are just subjective opinions nowadays.
It's not like Kash Patel was ever shy about talking about his drinking habits before he was the FBI director.
LunaLuvgood20205Wow, Ka$h and Kegsbreath, no wonder Iran was Operation Epic Failure
Trump's Blood Clot5They need to play each of these clips on the Senate floor, and only ask Patel, "is this you in the video?" And then firmly declare that he is unfit for the job and cannot be trusted. Don't let him get in a word otherwise.
tripeee.bsky.social2Sober 40 years. These guys claiming no probs with alcohol are either dry drunks or suffering from lack of enough alcohol to dull the pain of their jobs they are unqualified for! Both not good.
Sparks flew at a congressional hearing on when U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen asked FBI Director Kash Patel about a magazine article alleging the director had a drinking problem that could pose a threat to national security.
Green Hombre4Kash is no Roy Cohn.
Alpaca Lunch Box3So when is Patel going to be charged with contempt of court or lying under oath???
DerMann513See the 1st words of the article? "Sparks flew" It's not about the substance or the lack thereof - it's about emotional vitriol. 10 years of this shit. Like nonstop Jerry Springer show.
Green Gibbs2patel is a real dick.
steves125.bsky.social2Patel is almost certainly lying under oath. We are led by incompetents
