FBI Director Kash Patel clashed with Senator Chris Van Hollen during a Senate budget hearing, angrily rejecting allegations of excessive drinking and absenteeism reported in The Atlantic. Patel, who has sued the magazine, accused Van Hollen of hypocrisy, referencing the senator’s past visit to El Salvador.
Kash Patel files $250 million defamation suit against The Atlantic and journalist Sarah Fitzpatrick, alleging false misconduct claims. The case invokes New York Times v. Sullivan standards as both sides defend positions
A pro-Iranian hacking group, Handala, claimed to have breached the account of FBI Director Kash Patel, posting old photos and personal documents online. The FBI confirmed the data was historical and unrelated to government work. The Justice Department recently seized domains linked to Iranian hackers.
The FBI sends our condolences to all the victims of the recent terrorist attack in Kashmir — and will continue offering our full support to the Indian government, Indian-American Patel said in a post on X
Patel could be sworn in next week, the official said, putting Patel in charge of two of the Justice Department's largest agencies in an unusual arrangement that raises questions about the future of the bureau that has long drawn the ire of conservatives
Kash Patel took over as the ninth director of the FBI, succeeding Christopher Wray for a stated tenure of 10 years. Patel was part of Trump’s entourage during the US President’s visit to India in 2020
Patel took over as the ninth director of the agency, succeeding Christopher Wray for a stated tenure of 10 years, which, however, ended prematurely for both his immediate predecessors.
Patel is the highest-ranking Indian-American nominated by President Donald Trump in his administration. If confirmed, he would be the first-ever Indian American to lead the most powerful American investigation agency
