According to The Atlantic, Patel's job as head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is in jeopardy in part because of what it said were "bouts of excessive drinking" and "unexplained absences."
FBI director Kash Patel files $250ml defamation suit against The Atlantic
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Sat 12:46 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
The head of the FBI has a drinking problem? The agency denies it and announces a lawsuit
Sun 04:23 - Washington Examiner
Patel threatens to sue Atlantic over story alleging excessive drinking
Sun 15:35 - The Hill
Patel says he'll sue Atlantic for defamation over report on heavy drinking
Sun 16:17 - Fox News
Kash Patel doubles down on lawsuit against The Atlantic, slams outlet as ‘fake news mafia’
Sun 19:08 - Washington Examiner
Patel cites FBI successes under Trump when asked about reported drinking problem
Sun 20:36 - France 24
Up to the job? FBI Chief’s ‘questionable’ conduct
Mon 14:55 - The Hill
Patel sues Atlantic over report on job performance, alcohol use
Mon 14:55 - Fox News
FBI Director Kash Patel files $250 million lawsuit against The Atlantic over 'defamatory hit piece'
Mon 15:41 - Washington Examiner
Kash Patel files $250 million defamation lawsuit against the Atlantic over drinking allegations
Mon 17:55 - Euronews
FBI director Kash Patel files $250ml defamation suit against The Atlantic
Tue 04:42 - TVN24 (PL)
"Gross alcohol intoxication." The head of the FBI is suing