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Kash Patel Travel Decisions Face US Watchdog Review Over Brown University Shooting Response Claims

US watchdogs are reviewing claims that FBI aircraft use under Kash Patel may have affected response timing after the Brown University shooting. Here is what GAO and DOJ OIG are likely to examine.

International Business Times UK · Feb 25

FBI Director's Taxpayer-Funded Trip To Olympics Faces Scrutiny

FBI Director Kash Patel's four day trip to Italy has reignited criticism of his travel at taxpayer expense.

International Business Times · Feb 25

‘Irresponsible joyriding’: Whistleblower claims Kash Patel's FBI jet use delayed Charlie Kirk assassination investigations

Fresh whistleblower claims have raised questions over whether FBI Director Kash Patel’s use of agency aircraft delayed the bureau’s response to major crime scenes, including the assassination of Charlie Kirk and a mass shooting at Brown University.

The Times of India · Feb 25

Kash Patel's Private Jet Trip to Milan Reportedly Cost US Taxpayers An Estimated £58,000

FBI Director Kash Patel's £58,000 trip to the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics has drawn criticism for its cost to taxpayers, amid scrutiny over his use of government aircraft.

International Business Times UK · Feb 23

FBI Director Kash Patel Faces Online Backlash Over Winter Olympics Appearance Amid Nancy Guthrie Search

FBI Director Kash Patel's trip to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan sparks criticism as the Bureau leads a high-profile search for Nancy Guthrie.

International Business Times UK · Feb 23

Kash Patel takes FBI jet to Italy to watch Olympic event - but it’s not a ‘personal’ trip

The FBI director’s trip is not for ‘personal’ reasons, and was planned ‘months ago,’ an agency spokesperson said

The Independent UK · Feb 20

Brendan Donovan Trade Grades: Mariners Land Versatile Threat in Three-Way Deal

Seattle landed Brendan Donovan from the Cardinals in a three-way trade that included the Rays. Here’s a look at the grades for each team involved.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 3

The FBI is digging for dirt on the people who once investigated Trump: report

Justice Department has released batches of disclosures to members of Congress regarding ‘Arctic Frost’

The Independent UK · Jan 19

FBI Boss Kash Patel Defends Taxpayer-Funded Armored BMWs as Critics Call Purchase 'An Embarrassment'

FBI Director Kash Patel ordered fleet of luxury armored BMW X5s with taxpayer money to be less conspicuous, breaking with tradition of using Chevrolet Suburbans

International Business Times UK · Dec 22, 2025

Keystone Kash Mouthpiece Slams FBI Girlfriend Story: Drunk Pal Escort Claim Brushed Off as Impossible

A dispute has intensified between the FBI and media outlets after allegations surfaced that Director Kash Patel ordered agents to drive his girlfriend's intoxicated friend home.

International Business Times UK · Dec 6, 2025