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FBI Director Kash Patel plans mid-October Russia trip hosted by FSB

Jul 21, 2026

The segment discusses a Politico-reported trip by FBI Director Kash Patel to Moscow and St. Petersburg October 14-15, likely hosted by the FSB. Former officials including John Brennan, Ken Delaney, and Chris O'Leary warn of intelligence risks, compromise opportunities, Patel's background, and election timing. They reference post-9/11 FBI-FSB cooperation that ended, current Russian election meddling per declassified docs, and Russian state TV praise for Patel. The panel questions policy benefits and highlights personal vulnerabilities.

▶ Source: MS NOW

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Fox News reports FBI claim of incendiary device at 26 Federal Plaza

Jul 20, 2026

The segment reports breaking news from lower Manhattan at 26 Federal Plaza, stating the FBI confirmed deployment of an incendiary device visible via smoke. It notes a person was apprehended, identifies the building as housing the FBI New York field office and New York Immigration Court, and says the New York Joint Terrorism Task Force will investigate.

▶ Source: Fox News