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Kash Patel's Own Vow to 'Ground' FBI Planes Haunts Him Amid Probe Into Luxury Jet Trips to Girlfriend

FBI Director Kash Patel's engagement has revived scrutiny of his taxpayer-funded jet trips to see Alexis Wilkins, and his own 2023 vow to ground a predecessor's government plane.

International Business Times UK · Oct 6

FBI looked into New York Times reporter who investigated Kash Patel’s use of resources to help his girlfriend: report

FBI Director Kash Patel has launched a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over a story critical of his conduct

The Independent UK · Apr 22

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

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'I Could Abuse It More': Kash Patel Justifies Taxpayer-Funded Trips to Girlfriend's Shows With Government Aircraft

FBI Director Kash Patel defended using a $60M jet to see his girlfriend, sparking outrage as critics say any personal use is abuse of taxpayer resources.

International Business Times UK · Dec 19, 2025

‘No legitimate justification for this’: Kash Patel’s country musician girlfriend gets FBI protection: report

Kash Patel has previously been criticized for using the FBI’s $60 million plane to visit his girlfriend

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025

Kash Patel Once Denounced The Use Of Government Planes For Personal Trips. Now He's Accused Of Taking A $60M FBI Jet To See His Girlfriend

FBI Director Kash Patel is facing serious backlash after reports emerged that he used a $60 million FBI jet to travel to see his girlfriend, country singer Alexis Wilkins, perform the national anthem at a wrestling event in Pennsylvania, according to media reports.

Benzinga · Nov 6, 2025

Kash Patel lashes out at reports he used a government jet to watch his girlfriend sing: ‘She is a rock-solid conservative’

Patel has reportedly become so incensed by media stories about the incident that he has ousted a senior FBI official

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2025

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FBI fires top official amid Kash Patel’s outrage over reports of agency jet use

Patel reportedly became furious after revelation he flew to visit girlfriend as agency fires official who oversees fleet

The Guardian - US · Nov 2, 2025

Trump rants on Truth Social and falsely blames the FBI for participating in the Jan 6 riots

Right-wing media incorrectly claimed that the FBI had 274 undercover agents in the Capitol riot crowd

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2025

Newly Named FBI Director Kash Patel Suggests Federal Workers Who Disagree With the President Should Be 'Put in Jail' in Resurfaced Clip

Freshly confirmed Director of the FBI, Kash Patel, suggested that federal employees who disagree with the President should be imprisoned in a resurfaced clip on social media.

International Business Times · Feb 20, 2025

Trump Disrupts Tradition By Firing FBI Directors Before 10-Year Term

Explore the impact of Trump's disruptions on FBI director appointments and the upcoming confirmation hearing for Kash Patel amidst evolving leadership dyna...

FBI director pick Patel to face questions about past comments - Roll Call

FBI director nominee Kash Patel is set to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing Thursday.

Roll Call · Jan 29, 2025

Senators use confirmation hearings to press views on spy authority - Roll Call

Some Senate Republicans have asked about a powerful spy authority in the confirmation process for picks for key national security roles.

Roll Call · Jan 17, 2025

FBI Director Wray Warns Terror Threats Are 'Closer Than They Appear' In Parting Message

President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized Wray, whom he nominated in his first term. Kash Patel has been nominated to replace him

Latin Times · Jan 13, 2025

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FBI Director Chris Wray To Step Down

FBI Director Chris Wray announces retirement, sparking discussions on future leadership and political influences at the agency.

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024

Watchdog finds FBI intelligence missteps before Jan. 6 riot, but no undercover agents were present

The FBI should have done more to collect intelligence before the Capitol riot even though the bureau did prepare for the possibility of violence on Jan. 6, 2021, according to a watchdog report

FBI Director Chris Wray To Resign Amid Political Tensions

Rep. Seth Moulton raises concerns about Trump's potential politicization of the FBI and its impact on government employees. The integrity of institutions l...

GOP Senator Lindsey Graham Optimistic About Pete Hegseth's Confirmation

Senator Lindsey Graham provides insights on Pete Hegseth's confirmation, potential FBI director replacement, and upcoming meeting with Tulsi Gabbard.

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Roll Call · Dec 1, 2024

Trump announces plan to replace FBI director with Kash Patel - Roll Call

Donald Trump announced his intention to cut short the term of FBI Director Christopher Wray and select Kash Patel to lead the agency.

Latin Times · Nov 8, 2024

Jim Jordan Demands FBI Director Testify About Allegedly 'Cooking The Books' on US Crime Statistics

The House Judiciary Committee Chair gave the official a hard deadline to provide a series of documents related to crime data from 2022

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024

AP sources: Chinese hackers targeted cellphones used by Trump, Vance

Chinese hackers targeted cellphones used by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, J

Federal Prosecutors Charge Ryan Routh With Attempted Assassination

Attorney General Garland and FBI Director Wray condemn violence and pledge thorough investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Trump.

FBI Disrupts Chinese Hackers Targeting U.S. Critical Infrastructure

FBI disrupts Chinese hackers targeting critical infrastructure in the U.S. and globally, emphasizing ongoing cyber threats.

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2024

FBI disrupts Chinese cyber operation targeting critical infrastructure in the US

FBI Director Chris Wray says the FBI has disrupted a group of Chinese hackers who were working at the direction of the Chinese government to infiltrate critical infrastructure in the U.S. and other countries and to steal data from universities and government agencies

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024

Trump was hit by a bullet in the ear during rally shooting, FBI confirms

In congressional testimony on Thursday, FBI Director Christopher Wray said investigators still had “some question about whether or not it’s a bullet or shrapnel that hit [the former president’s] ear.”

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