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April 22, 2026
House Democrats Investigate FBI Director Kash Patel Over Alcohol Allegations
- House Judiciary Democrats, led by Representative Jamie Raskin, have formally requested Kash Patel take the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test and submit results to Congress.
- The inquiry cites concerns that Patel's alleged drinking has delayed critical national security decisions and undermined investigations.
- Senator Dick Durbin has called for Patel's removal, stating he has misused the FBI for personal interests, while Patel denies all allegations and has filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic.
5 Sources
- House Judiciary Democrats request information from Patel following Atlantic reportApr 22, 2026 at 8:45 AM · The Hill
- House Democrats demand Kash Patel take alcohol test under penalty of perjury after Atlantic reportApr 22, 2026 at 8:45 AM · Fox News
- Rep. Raskin: Kash Patel 'on the run now'Apr 22, 2026 at 2:28 PM · The Hill
- House Democrats launch investigation into Kash Patel and demand alcohol abuse testApr 22, 2026 at 2:30 PM · Independent
- Democrats demand FBI director, Kash Patel, take alcohol abuse testApr 22, 2026 at 2:58 PM · The Guardian