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 reported by The Atlantic, which Patel denies.

Judge dismisses Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit over claim he frequented 'nightclubs'

Kash Patel’s ‘nightclubs’ lawsuit against news analyst is thrown out

FBI director had sued MS NOW pundit Frank Figliuzzi for suggesting he spent more time on nights out than in the office, a remark a Texas judge ruled was not defamatory because it had clearly been intended as a joke

By Joe Sommerlad

‘Absolute lie’: FBI Director Kash Patel spars with journalist over story on his professional conduct

FBI Director Kash Patel erupts in heated on-camera clash with reporter: ‘The problem with you…’

Kash Patel clashed with a reporter during a public briefing, denying claims about system access issues and labeling the reporting as baseless.

Judge Tosses Out FBI Director Kash Patel’s Defamation Lawsuit Against News Analyst Frank Figliuzzi

A day after FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million lawsuit against The Atlantic, he has lost a different defamation claim, against news analyst and pundit Frank Figliuzzi. U.S. District Judge George Hanks Jr. dismissed Patel’s lawsuit against Figliuzzi, former assistant director for counterintelligence at the FBI, who has been an analyst for NBC […]

By Ted Johnson

FBI Director Kash Pate sues The Atlantic for $250 million over claims of 'alcoholism, paranoia'

The defamation suit argues that the article "falsely asserted Patel is a habitual drunk, unable to perform his duties," among other issues, and that it was published "with actual malice."

Kash Patel Fires Back At 'Fake News Mafia' Over Excessive Drinking Claims

Kash Patel is lashing out at what he calls the "fake news mafia" after a report alleged he has an alcohol abuse problem. The FBI director took some pointed shots at the media Tuesday after filing a $250 million defamation lawsuit on Monday…

By TMZ Staff