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rediff.comFBI Defends Kash Patel's Distribution of Personalized Bourbon Bottles
FBI Director Kash Patel has distributed engraved Woodford Reserve bourbon bottles bearing his name, FBI shield and the designation #9 to staff and civilians, including during official travel. Current and former agents described the practice as unusual and demoralizing, citing con…
nymag.comFBI Director Kash Patel Distributes Personalized Bourbon Bottles
FBI Director Kash Patel has given out engraved bottles of Woodford Reserve bourbon inscribed with his name, title and FBI shield to both bureau staff and civilians. The bottles, some signed with "#9" referencing his place among FBI directors, have been transported on Department o…
thehindu.comPentagon Official Emil Michael Reports Profit from Sale of xAI Investment
Emil Michael, the Pentagon's under secretary for research and engineering during the Trump administration, realized a profit of up to $24 million from selling a private investment in Elon Musk's xAI earlier this year. Michael oversees negotiations involving AI for the Department…
jta.orgU.S. Representative Josh Gottheimer Discloses Up to $1 Million in Microsoft Call Options
Representative Josh Gottheimer has filed a disclosure for holdings of up to $1 million in Microsoft call options set to expire in June 2026. Gottheimer previously worked as a Microsoft executive. He currently serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, which h…