Democratic reps send letter to Patel over fired FBI agents and staff
The Hill
by Sophie BramsMarch 5, 2026
Two House Democrats are demanding answers from FBI Director Kash Patel about his reported decision last week to fire multiple employees, many of whom allegedly worked in counterintelligence roles. Reps. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) and Seth Magaziner (D-R.I.) asked Patel in a Wednesday letter to come before the House Homeland Security Committee and explain why he…
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Originally published on The Hill on 3/5/2026