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Senator Defends Embattled Kash Patel: ‘I’ve Seen Plenty of Guys Drink and Have Fun’

Sen. Dave McCormick defended embattled FBI Director Kash Patel with a sweeping generalization: “I’ve seen plenty of guys ...
The Gazette

Iowa’s Grassley backs FBI Director Kash Patel as scrutiny grows

Iowa U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley defended FBI Director Kash Patel amid removal rumors and said President Trump remains committed ...

House Republican on Patel reported alcohol use: ‘As long as it doesn’t affect his job … I’m cool’

Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) defended FBI Director Kash Patel on Monday following a report in The Atlantic alleging Patel has ...

Kash Patel Sends FBI to Help Texas GOP Hunt Down Dem Lawmakers

Texas Senator John Cornyn said that the FBI has agreed to assist Texas law enforcement in tracking down members of the Texas House who fled the state to prevent a vote on redistricting. It’s a ...
LGBTQ Nation

Lawmakers were asked if Kash Patel’s drinking is a national security threat. Republicans said no.

Sources told The Atlantic that Patel has engaged in "bouts of excessive drinking" and "unexplained absences." Some GOPers ...

'Toxic malignant individual': Hakeem Jeffries blasts Kash Patel, says he is unqualified to lead FBI

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries blasted FBI Director Kash Patel as “deeply unqualified” and “deeply unserious,” saying ...

MAGA lawmaker dismisses Kash Patel scandal: ‘I’ve seen plenty of guys drink and have fun’

Georgia Republican Rep. Rich McCormick defends FBI director over accusations of excessive drinking: ‘As long as it doesn’t ...

House Democrats demand Kash Patel take alcohol test under penalty of perjury after Atlantic report

Rep. Jamie Raskin and House Democrats opened an investigation into FBI Director Kash Patel over alleged drinking behavior ...

FBI Sought Kash Patel’s Phone Records For Over Two Years—Here’s What We Know

Investigators for Special Counsel Jack Smith sought over two years of Patel’s phone records, according to subpoenas released ...