FBI Director Kash Patel pushed back against questions about his personal travel on Tuesday by contrasting it with that of his predecessors James Comey and Christopher Wray, as Senate Democrats pressed him for answers during a heated oversight hearing about taxpayer-funded trips and leisure activities.

Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) questioned Patel about a letter she previously sent seeking details of his personal travel, recreational activities during official trips, and their costs. She said she had received no response.