FBI Director Kash Patel Pushed on Lower Hiring Standards at FBI, Olympic Celebration and Trump-Ordered Investigations

Updated on: September 15, 2026 / 8:04 PM EDT / CBS News

FBI Director Kash Patel Pushed on Lower Hiring Standards at FBI, Olympic Celebration and Trump-Ordered Investigations

TL;DR

  • FBI Director Kash Patel faced questions about reduced hiring standards at the FBI.
  • Inquiries were made concerning Patel's involvement in an Olympic celebration.
  • Patel was also pressed on investigations that were ordered by former President Trump.