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FBI Director Patel Cancels Flight After White House Probe

7/12/2026

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FBI Director Kash Patel canceled a flight after a White House summons on July 11, 2026.
Law-enforcement officials said the Chicago stop was added to legitimize Patel’s concert trip.
Senior officials in President Donald Trump’s administration grew frustrated, leading Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley to question Patel’s use of FBI aircraft and BMWs.
Patel faces lawsuits including a $250 million claim against The Atlantic, with the White House defending him.

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FBI Director Kash Patel canceled a flight after a White House summons on July 11, 2026.
Law-enforcement officials said the Chicago stop was added to legitimize Patel’s concert trip.
Senior officials in President Donald Trump’s administration grew frustrated, leading Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley to question Patel’s use of FBI aircraft and BMWs.
Patel faces lawsuits including a $250 million claim against The Atlantic, with the White House defending him.