## Kash Patel parties with Team USA hockey champs after taking FBI jet to Italy as aide defends ‘official business’ trip

Authored by independent.co.uk

FBI Director Kash Patel is once again under fire for his use of official FBI resources for travel as he appeared in widely shared video chugging beer and partying alongside gold medal-winning members of Team USA hockey on Sunday at the Olympics in Milano Cortina.

He was also captured celebrating in the locker room on team member Dylan Larkin’s Instagram Live.

Other footage obtained appears to show Patel chugging a bottle of beer and screaming in celebration as player put a gold medal around his neck.

open image in gallery FBI Director Kash Patel celebrated with the US men's hockey team at the Winter Olympics in Italy after the team defeated Canada to take home a gold medal ( Kash Patel/X ).

Patel later posted his own photos of the trip, showing the FBI director wearing a Team USA jersey and grinning with champagne-soaked members of the team and their coach after the game.

“Unity, Sacrifice, Attitude — what it takes to be the best in the world,” Patel posted on Sunday on X.

Now Team USA are gold medal champions, legends standing on the shoulders of giants, he added. »

### Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Under Siege After Army Kills Major Cartel Leader

Authored by tmz.com

The notorious Jalisco New Generation Cartel reportedly began a ruthless attack on Puerto Vallarta, Mexico over the weekend following the killing of the crime organization's leader.

The US State Department even advised American tourists to shelter in place, according to The Post.

Multiple fires were visible near a Costco store in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, during ongoing security operations in the area. pic.twitter.com/Z11MA3b26w @AZ_Intel_. »

### Millions of New York City workers entitled to more time off as new law takes effect Sunday

Authored by cbsnews.com

Millions of workers in New York City will get additional time off when a new law goes into effect next week.

In the city, most employees are already required to have 40-56 hours of paid time off.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday touted the new law, which also expands what qualifies for paid time off, that the City Council passed last year. »

### PlayStation’s New ‘Soft Pause’ Patent Could Let Gamers Pause Without Really Pausing

Authored by respawnindex.com

The makers of PlayStation have filed a brand-new patent for a “Soft Pause.”

The tech described in the patent is looking to change that with what’s being called a “soft pause.”

Unlike a traditional pause, this system keeps the game running while reducing the intensity of gameplay for the player. »

### Family of man, 21, shot dead by police at Mar-a-Lago express disbelief: ‘We are big Trump supporters, all of us’

Authored by the-independent.com

Trump and the first lady, Melania Trump, were not at the Florida residence at the time.

Martin, of Moore County, North Carolina, was reported missing from his home Saturday by his family, Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said.

Martin’s cousin, Braeden Fields, told the Associated Press of his disbelief over the incident and described the family as “avid Trump supporters.”. »

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