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  1. An inquiry was launched into the FBI Director's use of expensive agency vehicles, demanding an independent review of spending.
  2. Alicia Menendez appeared on MS NOW as the FBI purchased BMW SUVs using taxpayer funds, leading Grassley to question Patel about resource use.

Grassley is scrutinizing Kash Patel's expenditures, which are seen as controversial given his role as a Trump appointee and the observation of his vulnerability by Philip Bump.

10 reports, 3 independent Updated Sep 15
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Grassley is scrutinizing Kash Patel's expenditures, which are seen as controversial given his role as a Trump appointee and the observation of his vulnerability by Philip Bump.

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  1. Grassley questions Patel about funds while Patel addresses Epstein investigation and Trump.1 source
  2. Grassley scrutinizes Patel's expenditures; Bump observes vulnerability.1 source
  3. Brown criticized Kash Patel's lavish lifestyle.1 source
  4. Grassley is scrutinizing the Director's travel while Patel seeks support from the Trump presidency.1 source

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Alicia Menendez appeared on MS NOW as the FBI purchased BMW SUVs using taxpayer funds, leading Grassley to question Patel about resource use. All 1 developments

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