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Diplomatic tension after Kash Patel claims FBI nabbed Ryan Wedding; Mexico says drug lord ‘surrendered’

A diplomatic tension has been triggered between the US and Mexico after FBI director Kash Patel claimed that his agents arrested drug lord Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympian, in Mexico. Mexico president Claudia Sheinbaum said there was no US involvement and Wedding actually surrendered. She said she won’t fight over this with Patel, but […]

Guns barred at US protest sites? Kash Patel’s claim after Alex Pretti’s killing and what Minnesota law actually allows | Explained

The fatal shooting of 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti, a concealed-carry permit holder, during a federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis has reignited a long-simmering debate over gun ownership, protest regulations, and police authority in the United States.Pretti, who worked as an ICU nurse at a Minneapolis Veterans Affairs hospital and was legally carrying […]

Minneapolis shooting: FBI Director Kash Patel defends Border Patrol and Kristi Noem after Alex Pretti was shot dead

FBI Director Kash Patel defended the border patrol’s tactics and DHS chief Kristi Noem over Saturday’s shooting death of 37-year-old Alex Pretti by a border patrol agent in Minneapolis during an interview on Fox’s Sunday Morning Futures.Patel defended the border patrol’s tactics and questioned Pretti’s motives, saying, “Secretary [Kristi] Noem stated perfectly, you do not […]

Kash Patel prioritised jet skiing, football over top secret meetings; FBI boss hates ‘office settings,’ claims source

FBI director Kash Patel has been accused of prioritising social activities, including jet skiing and football matches, over official meetings with international intelligence partners, according to a report in The New York Times.A senior FBI executive told the NYT that the Indian-origin director showed a lack of interest in office‑based meetings while attending a secret […]

‘Modern-day Pablo Escobar’: FBI director Kash Patel briefs how former Canada Olympian Ryan Wedding has been arrested in Mexico

FBI director Kash Patel called Ryan Wedding ‘modern day Pablo Escobar’ after Wedding was arrested by the FBI in Mexico making this the agency’s 500th capture in the history of the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted list. “When you go after a guy like Ryan Wedding, it takes a united front,” Patel says, also thanking Canadian […]

Kash Patel’s reaction after Charlie Kirk’s death was ‘I am gonna tweet this’, claims FBI insider

An FBI insider, whose identity was protected by The New York Times, has revealed Director Kash Patel‘s first reaction after Charlie Kirk was shot dead — and it was about social media strategy. Calling the conference call that took place immediately after the shooting “surreal,” the insider said Kash Patel said, “I’m gonna tweet this,” […]

Kash Patel’s girlfriend hits back at ‘honeypot’ claims, accuses NYT reporter of harassment: ’30 people in my life cold-called…’

Alexis Wilkins, the girlfriend of FBI Director Kash Patel, has responded to long-running online allegations labelling her a “honeypot”, accusing a New York Times reporter of obsessive reporting into her private life.In a post on X, Wilkins said she was responding to behind-the-scenes reporting efforts by Elizabeth Williamson, a writer for The New York Times, […]

Kash Patel says Minnesota fraud, as exposed by YouTuber Nick Shirley, is tip of iceberg; convicted will be deported

FBI director Kash Patel said even before the social media reports of Minnesota fraud, the FBI was investigating large-scale fraud cases in the state as part of its ongoing effort to dismantle fraud schemes exploiting federal programs. “To date, the FBI dismantled a $250 million fraud scheme that stole federal food aid meant for vulnerable […]

‘After more than 20 years of failed attempts…’: Kash Patel announces shutting down FBI’s Hoover Building

FBI director Kash Patel announced the final shutdown of the agency’s headquarters at the J Edgar Hoover Building and touted this as an accomplishment of the agency under his leadership. “After more than 20 years of failed attempts, we finalized a plan to permanently close the FBI’s Hoover headquarters and move the workforce into a […]

‘Embarrassment’: FBI director Kash Patel under fire for using taxpayer-funded armoured BMW X5, new jet demand

FBI director Kash Patel is under fire for allegedly exploiting government resources to travel in specially armoured BMWs and had also demanded a new and upgraded jet. Patel is now being driven in armoured BMW X5 vehicles purchased by the bureau at his request and replacing the Chevrolet Suburbans usually used to transport FBI directors. […]