Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor, director and godfather for independent cinema as Sundance founder, dies at 89.

The appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday represents the first oversight hearing of Patel’s young but tumultuous tenure.

Robert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of one of his best-loved characters, died Tuesday at ...