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FBI Director and Senator Clash Over Alcohol Allegations

Published May 13, 2026

FBI Director Kash Patel engaged in a contentious exchange with Senator Chris Van Hollen during a Senate budget hearing on Wednesday. The confrontation arose after Van Hollen inquired about allegations of drinking, initially reported by The Atlantic magazine.

Patel vehemently denied the claims, asserting that they were “unequivocally, categorically false.” The hearing highlighted tensions surrounding accountability and conduct within federal agencies.

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