White House officials asked to turn over phones in leak probe; Trump nominee apologizes

An intensive leak investigation has recently unfolded within the White House, prompted by President Donald Trump's anger over published reports detailing security flaws in a Qatari-gifted Boeing 747 designated as a future Air Force One. This sprawling probe was reportedly spearheaded by White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and FBI Director Kash Patel.

As part of the inquiry, numerous government officials were asked to surrender their personal cell phones to investigators; however, not all complied with these requests. The investigation also involved the Justice Department issuing subpoenas to four New York Times journalists who had reported on the aircraft's security concerns. This move has drawn criticism regarding press freedom and raised questions about the independence of the Justice Department, particularly given President Trump's reported involvement in discussions about the investigation.

Concurrently, a Trump nominee reportedly underwent a rigorous hearing and subsequently offered apologies for unspecified past "mistakes."