Overview

• Morning Joe host Jonathan Lemire refuted contributor Frank Figliuzzi's claim that FBI Director Kash Patel spends more time at nightclubs than at FBI headquarters, calling it a 'misstatement.'
• Patel's leadership is under broader scrutiny, with reports of reduced daily briefings and remote work from Las Vegas raising questions about his engagement.
• Figliuzzi described the FBI under Patel as experiencing 'chaos,' citing internal reports of uncertainty and operational instability.
• The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post have corroborated claims that Patel has been working remotely from his Las Vegas home for part of the week.
• Senate Democrats and the Government Accountability Office are reportedly evaluating Patel's use of resources and overall performance as FBI Director.