Embattled FBI Director Kash Patel is facing intense scrutiny after a scathing report in The Atlantic alleged excessive drinking and unexplained absences on the job. In a tense congressional hearing, Patel vehemently denied the claims, calling them "baseless" and insisting that his work record speaks for itself. However, Democrats on the panel were unsatisfied, labeling the reports "extremely alarming" and suggesting that they could constitute a "gross dereliction" of duty. The hearing marks the latest salvo in a growing controversy surrounding Patel's leadership of the FBI, and raises questions about his ability to effectively lead the agency amidst these allegations.
FBI director also dismisses allegations of unexplained absences as Democrats challenge him over Atlantic reportUS politics live – latest updatesEmbattled FBI director Kash Patel has denied under oath allegations of excessive drinking and unexplained absences on the job, dismissing them as “baseless” during a fiery congressional hearing.Patel sought to push back as Democrats challenged him over the “extremely alarming” reports, which ran in the Atlantic, which they argued would a mount to a “gross dereliction” of duty. Continue reading...
