Patel's leadership of the FBI has been marked by Democratic accusations that he's using the agency to carry out Trump's goals ...

FBI director also rejects allegations of unexplained absences as Democrats challenge him over Atlantic report ...

Patel faced repeated questions from Democrats about reports of excessive drinking, erratic behavior and misuse of FBI jet, and denied all of it.

FBI Director Kash Patel clashed with Senator Chris Van Hollen during a Senate hearing, where he was accused of being 'drunk' on the job — allegations Patel has strongly denied ...

The hearing comes as Patel has faced scrutiny over his alleged drinking habits.

Tense exchange with Senator Van Hollen FBI Director Kash Patel reacted sharply on Tuesday, May 12, to allegations that he drinks alcohol excessively at work. During a budget hearing at the Senate, he ...

FBI Director Kash Patel engaged in a heated confrontation with Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland after being accused of "being drunk" on the job. Patel launched into what X users described ...

Patel also sought to counterattack politically by referencing Van Hollen’s previous trip to El Salvador involving Kilmar ...

MS NOW's Ken Dilanian panned the "basically bogus" FBI stats from the Trump administration after previously touting Biden-era crime data showing a drop in violent crime.

Patel is expected to face pointed questioning over allegations including misuse of FBI resources for travel and claims raised ...

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday advanced the nomination of Kash Patel in a strict party-line vote, clearing the way for President Trump’s pick to lead the FBI to get a vote on the full ...

FBI Director Kash Patel was arrested twice on charges related to drunken behavior, once in 2001 on a public intoxication charge and once in 2005 on a public urination charge. On April 17, 2026, The ...