Kash Patel to appear before House panel today

Government Oversight & Political Scrutiny - The FBI Director faced questioning before the Senate and House Judiciary Committees regarding the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, the Charlie Kirk investigation, and allegations of political bias [2][3] - Congress aims to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent effectively at the FBI and that the agency is fulfilling its duty to keep Americans safe [5] - A key focus of the hearings is to assess the FBI's transparency and resource allocation under the current director [7][8] - Republican members of Congress are expressing concerns and disappointment regarding the director's transparency, particularly in relation to releasing files as promised [12][13] Government Funding & Healthcare - A potential government shutdown looms as House Republicans propose a continuing resolution to fund the government until the end of November, which Democrats deem insufficient due to disagreements over Affordable Care Act subsidies [14][15] - Healthcare costs and access are major concerns for constituents, with rising prices and the impact of Medicaid cuts being key points of contention [16][17] - Democrats are prioritizing the fight against healthcare cuts and advocating for affordable healthcare access [17]