Kash Patel's remarks came after the 2026 budget proposal indicated a cut of over $500 mn from the FBI's funding as a part of the White House's effort to 'reform and streamline' the department

FBI Director Kash Patel is breaking with the Trump administration over a budget proposal that would dramatically slash funding for the bureau.

FBI Director Kash Patel told lawmakers Wednesday that the Biden administrations proposed $545 million cut to the FBIs budget falls $1 billion short of what the agency requested. Testifying before the House,