Democrats press FBI Director Kash Patel to take alcohol-use test amid security concerns
TL;DR
House Democrats on the Judiciary Committee formally demand FBI Director Kash Patel take the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test and submit sworn results, along with all security-clearance questionnaires, arguing his alleged drinking has compromised national security decisions and investigations. Patel denies the allegations and has sued The Atlantic for defamation; Senate Democrats led by Durbin are calling for his removal if he does not comply, with talk of a formal oath-based hearing to obtain the facts.
- Democrats demand FBI director, Kash Patel, take alcohol abuse test The Guardian
- The FBI Director Is MIA The Atlantic
- Patel loses defamation case against ex-MSNBC analyst that he cited in his new Atlantic suit MS NOW
- Left-wing group chases proof of Kash Patel's alleged 'excessive drinking' as Dems eye FBI Director's ouster Fox News
- Judge dismisses Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit over claim he frequented 'nightclubs' CNBC
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