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The lengthy session showcased significant partisan divides, with critics calling for increased transparency, accountability, and reform, while supporters highlighted the FBI’s recent successes in crime reduction and counter-terrorism. Director Patel reiterated his commitment to law enforcement, transparency within legal bounds, and defending the agency’s integrity amid intense scrutiny and political headwinds.
Note: The above summary synthesizes themes, allegations, and testimony from a comprehensive oversight hearing, emphasizing points of contention, praise, and the ongoing debates regarding FBI operations and leadership.