Representative Jamie Raskin of Maryland has alleged that FBI Director Kash Patel authorized over $1 million in taxpayer-funded bonus payments to a select group of agents within his inner circle. Raskin claims these payments may constitute a violation of federal law, describing the arrangement as a 'personal slush fund.'
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Congressman alleges FBI director directed $1 million in bonus payments to agents
Representative Jamie Raskin has accused FBI Director Kash Patel of directing more than $1 million in bonus payments to a small group of agents. Raskin suggests that these actions may have violated federal law.
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Kash Patel accused of directing $1m to ‘slush fund’ to pay bonuses to loyalist agents
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Congressman alleges FBI director directed $1 million in bonus payments to agents