Overview

• Utah authorities took 22-year-old Tyler Robinson of Provo into custody after relatives alerted law enforcement, and investigators have not disclosed a motive.
• FBI officials say they recovered a bolt-action rifle believed to be the murder weapon and released photos and video of a person of interest while offering a $100,000 reward for information.
• Kash Patel initially posted that a suspect was in custody before retracting the claim, drawing criticism from current and former officials as well as prominent conservatives.
• The White House publicly backed Patel even as at least one anonymous official called his announcement unprofessional, reflecting a split between outward support and private concern.
• Patel reportedly berated agents in a profanity-laced virtual meeting and faces a new lawsuit from three fired FBI officials alleging political purges, with congressional questioning expected next week.