Rep. Jamie Raskin and House Democrats opened an investigation into FBI Director Kash Patel over alleged drinking behavior reported by The Atlantic, which Patel denies.
House Democrats demand Kash Patel take alcohol test under penalty of perjury after Atlantic report
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Story Timeline
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
Tue 05:02 - Handelsblatt Politik
Media: FBI chief Kash Patel sues “The Atlantic” – “Valicious attack”
Tue 08:08 - n-tv Politik
“Fabricated allegations”: FBI chief sues US magazine for $250 million
Tue 11:59 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic over an article accusing him of being drunk
Tue 13:39 - The Hill
House Republican on Patel reported alcohol use: ‘As long as it doesn’t affect his job ... I’m cool’
Tue 18:22 - La Libre (BE)
Trump continues government purge: Labor Minister leaves, cornered by scandals, will Kash Patel be next?
Tue 19:50 - DN (SE)
Björn af Kleen: That's why the FBI chief's alleged drunkenness is a problem
Tue 19:55 - Fox News
Left-wing group chases proof of Kash Patel's alleged 'excessive drinking' as Dems eye FBI director's ouster
Tue 22:30 - The Hill
Patel gets in shouting match with reporter as he defends job performance
Wed 01:17 - Fox News
Kash Patel clashes with NBC reporter over 'baseless' Atlantic story allegations at news conference
Wed 01:29 - Washington Examiner
Kash Patel clashes with media on alcohol use, insists he’s never been drunk on job
Wed 04:56 - Al Jazeera English
FBI chief denies allegations of drinking and negligence
Wed 07:00 - Fox News
Why Kash Patel broadcast his alleged drinking issues to the world, despite denials, by suing the Atlantic
Wed 08:45 - The Hill
House Judiciary Democrats request information from Patel following Atlantic report