Attkisson reported that during a Congressional hearing on [[Operation Fast and Furious]]], [[ATF]] Special Agent Bill Newell told Congress he discussed approval of the case with a [[White House]] National Security staffer as early as September 2010.<ref>Sharyl Attkisson. [http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31727_162-20083772-10391695.html ATF Manager says he shared Fast and Furious Info with White House], ''[[CBS News]]'', July 26, 2011.</ref>