India, July 12 -- FBI Director Kash Patel is at the center of a fresh controversy after a report claimed he canceled a planned trip to Chicago and was called to the White House instead, prompting sharp denials from the Trump administration and the FBI.

According to MS NOW, Patel was scheduled to travel to Chicago on Friday but scrapped the visit after senior Trump administration officials directed him to report to the West Wing. The outlet, citing sources, alleged that the trip was linked to a country music festival where Patel's girlfriend, singer Alexis Wilkins, was due to perform.

The report further claimed administration officials were increasingly concerned about Patel's conduct, including allegations surrounding his use of taxpaye...