Washington Today (9-16-25): FBI Dir Patel testifies on agency firings, Epstein files, Kirk shooting

FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee about accusations the agency is being politicized, whether all the Epstein files will be released and his handling of the investigation into the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Utah County's Attorney General says the suspect in the Kirk shooting is being charged with aggravated murder, with an aggravating factor that Kirk was targeted for his political beliefs, and the state will pursue the death penalty.

Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA), who was targeted for his views, calls on all political violence to be condemned;.

U.S. House to vote on an additional $30 million for additional security for members of Congress and $28 million for Supreme Court Justices.

House Republicans present a 7-week temporary federal government spending bill to prevent a shutdown at the end of the month, but Democrats are opposing it because it does not make changes they are seeking to healthcare programs.

House takes up a bill to allow 14 year old defendants in Washington, DC charged with violent crimes to be tried as adults.

President Donald Trump flies to Great Britain for a state visit.

Reaction to Israel's ground assault on Gaza City.

Actor and activist Robert Redford has died.

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