FBI chief Patel defends loosening of hiring standards on bestiality, prostitution

The FBI has changed its hiring policies to allow people with histories of prostitution or bestiality to apply for employment. FBI Director Kash Patel has stated that these changes were intended to prevent automatic disqualification of victims of these acts. Patel defended the policy changes during a congressional hearing that was described as contentious.

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The WeekLean Left· 12d ago

FBI’s Patel defends easing bestiality ban in hiring

The New RepublicLeft· 13d ago

Kash Patel’s Debacle Over New FBI Bestiality Rule Gets More Chaotic

QueertyLeft· 13d ago

Kash Patel defends weird bestiality caveat for FBI recruits while enforcing zero tolerance for Pride flags

HuffPostLeft· 13d ago

Kash Patel And GOP Lawmaker Have Bizarre ‘Bestiality’ Debate

AdvocateLeft· 13d ago

Kash Patel grilled about 'bestiality' within the FBI during bizarre Senate hearing

Center

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Patel defends FBI hiring policy changes

Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 13d ago

FBI director Patel defends firing of agents under sharp questioning from senators

Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· Vail Daily, East Idaho News, +1 more
Vail DailyCenter· 13d ago

FBI chief Kash Patel defends hiring policy changes on prostitution, bestiality at fiery hearing

East Idaho NewsCenter· 13d ago

FBI chief Kash Patel defends hiring policy changes on prostitution, bestiality at fiery hearing

KOB 4Center· 14d ago

FBI chief Kash Patel defends hiring policy changes on prostitution, bestiality at fiery hearing

Ran by 7 outlets· KRDO, KESQ Palm Springs, +5 more
KRDOCenter· 13d ago

Kash Patel defends removing bestiality as automatic disqualifier for FBI applicants

KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· 13d ago

Kash Patel defends removing bestiality as automatic disqualifier for FBI applicants

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· 13d ago

Kash Patel defends removing bestiality as automatic disqualifier for FBI applicants

KTVZ BendCenter· 13d ago

Kash Patel defends removing bestiality as automatic disqualifier for FBI applicants

Local News 8Center· 13d ago

Kash Patel defends removing bestiality as automatic disqualifier for FBI applicants

KEYT Santa BarbaraCenter· 13d ago

Kash Patel defends removing bestiality as automatic disqualifier for FBI applicants

KION Central CoastCenter· 13d ago

Kash Patel defends removing bestiality as automatic disqualifier for FBI applicants

The ColumbianCenter· 13d ago

FBI chief defends loosening of employment standards

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ReasonLean Right· 13d ago

'We Are Not Into Bestiality,' FBI Director Kash Patel Tells Members of Congress

The Daily CallerRight· 13d ago

Kash Patel Doubles Down On Defending FBI Bestiality Hiring Policy

Washington ExaminerRight· 13d ago

Pictured: Patel brings cheat sheet for sparring with Dick Durbin during FBI oversight hearing

Ran by 6 outlets across the spectrum· Las Vegas Review-Journal, Triblive
Las Vegas Review-JournalLean Right· 14d ago

FBI chief Kash Patel defends loosening of employment standards on bestiality, prostitution

TribliveLean Right· 14d ago

FBI chief Kash Patel defends loosening of employment standards on bestiality, prostitution

BizPac ReviewRight· 14d ago

Kennedy asks Kash Patel about FBI’s bestiality rule — then lands the punchline

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The GuardianLean Left· 14d ago

Kash Patel defends FBI hiring policy on applicants who have engaged in bestiality

Al JazeeraLean Left· 14d ago

FBI’s Kash Patel defends hiring policy change on bestiality, prostitution

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