Fox News • April 18, 2026 13:43

FBI Director Kash Patel vows to take The Atlantic to court over 'defamatory' report

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The Atlantic is facing legal threats from FBI Director Kash Patel for publishing a bombshell report with allegations including "excessive drinking" and "unexplained absences."

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