Patel

CM Patel inaugurated the VGRC in Vadodara and emphasized investment-led growth. Attendees included Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, State Ministers, senior bureaucrats, ambassadors, and industry representatives.

A Minnesota man was arrested by the FBI in the first case from the DOJ's 'Most Wanted Fraudsters' list, which was released alongside the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud. The arrest was described as historic by a statement from Patel.

Ex-F.B.I. Officials have formed a new group to assist agents dealing with Patel’s changes. Brian Driscoll, who served as acting F.B.I. director in early 2025, was fired in August after conflicts with the Trump administration.

Pam Bondi was questioned about the Epstein files during a House Oversight Committee hearing. She attributed responsibility for the files to Blanche and Patel. Bondi appeared for the closed session.

Sara Carter and investigative reporter John Solomon uncovered evidence suggesting the FBI surveilled then-President-elect Donald Trump. Government officials later warned Solomon about an alleged 11-year conspiracy to undermine Trump using intelligence community powers.

The Justice Department has approved over a million dollars in payments to fired FBI agents, according to an investigation by House Judiciary Democrats. The Trump administration is accused of improperly showering government cash on employees who were dismissed after alarming conduct. The investigation concludes that these payments were made without proper oversight.