Patel under scrutiny as lawmakers seek receipts for FBI travel and fleet choices
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Democrats on House and Senate Judiciary panels are pressing FBI Director Kash Patel for records on personal use of FBI aircraft and related travel perks, while Grassley requests details on flights and the FBI-ordered BMW vehicle purchases; Patel insists all travel expenses were reimbursed per law and policy, but Democrats cite past incidents (VIP Hawaii snorkeling, helicopter tours, jet-skiing) as evidence of potential misuse and call for an independent review, with Republicans and Democrats alike seeking accountability for how taxpayer resources are being used.
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