Event Brief
Patel directed to oversee Times-related Air Force One probe
Filed: Jul 12, 2026 at 1:02 AM ET
Summary: FBI Director Patel spent about eight hours at the White House overseeing an investigation involving Times reporting on Air Force One security.
WHO: FBI Director Patel
WHAT: Patel oversaw an investigation effort tied to Times reporting about Air Force One security and resulted in subpoenas for several Times reporters.
WHEN: Jul 12, 2026 at 12:08 AM ET
WHERE: White House, USA
WHY: To times reporting about air force one security.
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