"Mr. Patel has precisely the qualifications we need at this time when the FBI is not being respected by our public," Grassley said in his opening statements.

Iowa, on Wednesday described several FBI internal emails that appeared to discuss the early stages of the bureau's investigation into President Donald Trump and his use of fake electors to overturn the 2020 election.

Sen. Chuck Grassley, the Iowa Republican, has been in the Senate longer than most Americans have been alive. Now he holds an important key to Donald Trump's second-term agenda.

Ahead of Kash Patel's confirmation hearing, Sen. Chuck Grassley addressed Wednesday's deadly midair collision near Reagan National Airport.

Trump, 78, reportedly axed the inspectors general of nearly every Cabinet-level agency late Friday night without notifying congressional lawmakers, as many argue is required by law.

Patel told senators he would commit himself to "due process and transparency" if confirmed as the bureau's director.

Sen. Chuck Grassley opened the confirmation of Kash Patel for FBI director by revealing several emails regarding investigations into President Trump.

Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Senate judiciary chair, and the committee's top Democrat seek answers from Trump on firings of inspectors general

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley demanded President Trump provide an explanation for his firing of most federal inspectors general.

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa is joining Senator Ted Cruz to introduce the "Stop Illegal Reentry Act."

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. first appeared before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday, and will speak before the Senate Health Committee on Thursday.

The FBI has recorded a sharp spike in complaints that its own agents and employees have engaged in sexual misconduct, ranging from assault to harassment, despite a pledge by the bureau’s leaders to eliminate the longstanding problem.