Patel, Kashyap

• Jack Smith to Testify Before Congress on Trump Investigations - The appearance provides Mr. Smith with what is likely to be his best opportunity to challenge President Trump’s assertion that he was persecuted for his politics, not for his misdeeds.
• Under Patel, F.B.I. Scours Its Records to Discredit Trump Opponents - As the F.B.I. has added payback to its portfolio, Republican lawmakers like Senator Charles E. Grassley have emerged as a clearinghouse for leaks and whistle-blowers.
• Dan Bongino to Step Down as FBI Deputy Director - The departure of Dan Bongino had seemed inevitable since August, when the White House hired Missouri’s attorney general, Andrew Bailey, to share his job as deputy director.
• FBI Director Kash Patel, Eager for Spotlight, Casts Aside Caution in Social Media Posts - Kash Patel’s impulse to publicize the work of the bureau under his leadership has revived questions about his competence and his future in the administration.
• FBI Agents Sue Patel After Being Fired Over Kneeling at George Floyd Protest - A five-year-old photo of agents kneeling at a D.C. protest after George Floyd’s killing led to the firing of about 16 agents.