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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.

via The Guardian|

#alcoholuse #audit #congress

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Patel files $250M defamation suit against The Atlantic over FBI drinking claims

Kash Patel has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit in federal court against The Atlantic and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick over a story alleging ‘excessive drinking’ and conspicuous absences during his FBI tenure. Patel’s team says the piece is false and published with malice; The Atlantic and Fitzpatrick defend the reporting, noting multiple sourced accounts. The suit follows a pre-publication threat and highlights ongoing tensions between the Trump-era administration and the press.

via The Guardian|

#defamation #fbi #kashpatel

technology2 months ago•2 min saved

Iranian Hackers Expose Old Personal Data of FBI Director

A pro-Iranian group called Handala claims it hacked FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email, releasing photos and more than a decade’s worth of personal documents. The FBI says the information is historical and not government data, and it’s unclear when the breach occurred. Handala has previously targeted U.S. entities, and the Justice Department has seized domains tied to Iranian hacking networks; the Trump administration is offering up to $10 million for information identifying Handala members.

via PBS|

#fbi #hacking #handala

cybersecurity2 months ago•3 min saved

Iran-linked hackers shed light on FBI director’s private data

Iranian Handala Hack Team breached FBI Director Kash Patel's personal Gmail, leaking photos and more than 300 emails from 2010–2019; the FBI says the data is historical and not government information, while experts view the operation as part of Iran's broader cyber strategy to embarrass US officials.

via The Guardian|

#cybersecurity #fbi #hackers

technology2 months ago•13 min saved

Pro-Iranian Hackers Claim Breach of FBI Director Patel’s Personal Account

A pro-Iranian hacker group claimed credit for hacking the personal account of FBI Director Kash Patel, in a cybersecurity incident linked to ongoing threats against U.S. officials.

via AP News|

#cybersecurity #fbi #hacking

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Kash Patel Gains GOP Support Amid FBI Leadership Shakeup

Kash Patel, Donald Trump's nominee for FBI director, has secured significant support from Republican senators, particularly on the Senate judiciary committee, which could ease his confirmation process. Patel's strategic meetings and endorsements, along with the distraction of other controversial Trump nominees, have helped him avoid major opposition. Despite his polarizing views, Patel's nomination is progressing as Senate Republicans are cautious about opposing Trump's key picks.

via The Guardian US|

#confirmation #fbi #kashpatel

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Trump Plans to Appoint Kash Patel as New FBI Director

Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Kash Patel as the next FBI director, replacing Christopher Wray, who was appointed by Trump in 2017. Wray would need to resign or be fired to create a vacancy. Trump praised Patel as a loyalist and "America First" advocate, expressing confidence in his ability to restore integrity to the FBI. This announcement follows Trump's growing dissatisfaction with Wray, particularly after the FBI's search of Mar-a-Lago and subsequent legal issues.

via CNN|

#christopherwray #fbi #kashpatel