FBI chief Patel's travel, decision-making hampered investigations, Senate Democrat says - Reuters
FBI chief Patel's travel, decision-making hampered investigations, Senate Democrat says Reuters
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"His potential misuse of an FBI jet during a time when it should have been all hands on deck reflects a troubling pattern of abusing taxpayer funds and poor judgment that has real consequences."
— Gabe Amo , Politician
"Patel has neither the experience nor the judgment to lead the primary agency tasked with protecting the American public."
— Sheldon Whitehouse , Politician
Key People
Amy Klobuchar is a U.S. Senator from Minnesota.
Chuck Grassley is the Republican chair of the US Senate judiciary committee.
Dick Durbin is a Democratic Senator from Illinois and the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary panel.
Congressman representing the district where Brown University is located.
The former Chief of Staff for the Acting U.S. Secretary of Defense.
Richard J. Durbin is a U.S. Senator from Illinois and the Senate Majority Whip.
US senator from Rhode Island.
Tags
All Coverage
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwgFBVV95cUxPMDdORTJnZ3diMjVYbWhjUHZqMXFLRXVrQmlSalZUYTlvM2xJUkZ4b0dLTGwzS1VvNXdYWFdiTjl0STAxQWRJSFhFTEhiM3VpMnB4bmhvTy1NdE56aEZiX08yVzF2VDlnLXNQVUpyRzNrQ3FFTnNsVzRhWmxfUnY2T2NqU3E3azJ1Y2JKYVdENUJGTmQ0V3Fld1FRUTQ2T0d1YVBHV2RuSUc1Zi1PUWppVDh2UVYzT0owOE1hcmNzaF91QQ?oc=5" target="_blank">FBI chief Patel's travel, decision-making hampered investigations, Senate Democrat says</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Senator Dick Durbin alleges that FBI Director Kash Patel's personal travel and decisions have undermined high-profile investigations, citing a whistleblower report.
Senator Dick Durbin accuses FBI Director Kash Patel of 'irresponsible joyriding' and says agency's work marred by Patel's poor decisions.
Senator Dick Durbin alleges that FBI Director Kash Patel's personal travel and management decisions have interfered with major investigations, citing information from a whistleblower.
Senator Dick Durbin calls for an investigation into FBI Director Kash Patel's alleged misuse of FBI aircraft, including during the Brown University shooting response.
Senator Dick Durbin provides new whistleblower disclosures to support the investigation into FBI Director Kash Patel’s excessive use of FBI aircraft for personal travel.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
US Democrat Ro Khanna detained by Israeli settlers during West Bank visit - Reuters
US Democrat Ro Khanna detained by Israeli settlers during West Bank visit Reuters
July 11, 2026 at 11:18 AMUS acting spy chief announces new round of staff reductions - Reuters
US acting spy chief announces new round of staff reductions Reuters
July 11, 2026 at 01:32 AMUS Senate to grill Trump spy nominee Clayton on journalist subpoenas - Reuters
US Senate to grill Trump spy nominee Clayton on journalist subpoenas Reuters
July 15, 2026 at 11:23 AMTrump officials sought ways to sidestep election agency before firings, sources say - Reuters
Trump officials sought ways to sidestep election agency before firings, sources say Reuters
July 11, 2026 at 12:41 AMMcConnell says he is unable to return to US Senate yet - Reuters
McConnell says he is unable to return to US Senate yet Reuters
July 12, 2026 at 09:31 PMFed's Warsh to appear before Congress after tentative steps away from Trump - Reuters
Fed's Warsh to appear before Congress after tentative steps away from Trump Reuters
July 14, 2026 at 12:32 PM