About this episode

FBI Director Kash Patel was called to the White House amid scrutiny over his use of government resources, with various guests discussing the implications.

Sources tell MS NOW the embattled FBI Director was forced to cancel his plans and head to the West Wing. This comes after fresh scrutiny over Patel's use of government resources. Basil Smikle, Bobby Ghosh, Rosa Flores, Allen Orr, Emily Berge, and Shawn Vandiver all join Catherine Rampell on the 11th Hour.

People in this episode

Host: Catherine Rampell

Guests: Basil Smikle, Bobby Ghosh, Rosa Flores, Allen Orr, Emily Berge, Shawn Vandiver

Topics covered

• FBI
• government resources
• White House
• political scrutiny
• news analysis

Keywords

• FBI Director
• Kash Patel
• White House
• government resources
• political scrutiny
• news
• Catherine Rampell

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Organizations: FBI

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