60 Minutes · Watch: Van Hollen and Patel spar over FBI firings

1. 1. Director Patel denies an article's claim that his firings ousted FBI agents with Iran expertise.
2. 2. Director Patel asserts he terminated FBI personnel who "weaponized law enforcement," without detailing their expertise.
3. 3. Director Patel denied permanently reassigning FBI resources for mass deportation efforts, acknowledging temporary surges.
4. 4. Senator Van Hollen accused Director Patel of making "provably false statements" during the hearing.
5. 5. Senator Van Hollen pressed Director Patel to affirm knowledge that lying to Congress is a crime.