Democrats press FBI Director Kash Patel to take alcohol-use test amid security concerns

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.