The FBI director offered a brash defense to questions centering on a recent news report alleging that his “excessive drinking” impaired his ability to do the job.
Kash Patel lashes out as lawmakers question ‘excessive drinking’
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Mon 07:50 - Fox News
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Mon 13:26 - Washington Examiner
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Mon 16:07 - The Hill
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Tue 09:54 - Fox News
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Tue 12:00 - Fox News
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Tue 17:00 - Washington Examiner
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Tue 23:04 - Washington Examiner
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Tue 23:18 - Washington Post
Kash Patel lashes out as lawmakers question ‘excessive drinking’
Wed 00:06 - Fox News
Patel, Van Hollen trade barbs over 'slinging margaritas' in heated Senate clash
Wed 01:18 - Washington Examiner
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Wed 01:46 - Al Jazeera English
FBI Director Kash Patel fires back at drinking allegations