FBI Eyes Polling Places Sparks Alarm | Philadelphia News

FBI Director Kash Patel stirred controversy by suggesting federal agents could be deployed to polling places, sparking alarm among Democrats amid a tense Senate hearing. While federal law bars armed officers from election sites, Patel’s comments signaled a potential shift in election oversight — especially as President Trump continues to question past election integrity. Democrats demanded assurances that election laws would be upheld, particularly after the Justice Department dismantled its public integrity unit. Senator Peter Welch pressed Patel to pledge non-interference, but Patel fired back with accusations of deceit. The hearing also touched on a Russian oligarch’s alleged funding of Trump Jr.’s wedding and FBI policy changes on bestiality cases — with Patel offering vague answers on the wedding and defending the policy shift as victim-focused. The exchange grew heated, with Cornyn trying to calm tensions, underscoring deepening divisions over the FBI’s role in elections and its ties to political power. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.inquirer.com/news/nation-world/fbi-patel-senate-hearing-agents-polling-places-dispute-bestiality-trump-jr-wedding-russian-20260915.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/391ffdeedb02c76e Report issues to [email protected].