FBI Director Kash Patel told a U.S. Senate panel on Thursday that he supports a White House proposal to cut the bureau's budget, a day after telling lawmakers he had wanted $1 billion more than the administration had requested.

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

Kash Patel warned that a proposed $545 million budget cut could hinder the FBI's ability to combat crime and urged an increase to maintain operations.