FBI Director Kash Patel sues the Atlantic claiming false reporting about drinking, absences
Kash Patel sues The Atlantic over report alleging excessive drinking and absences (nbcnews); Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million over alcohol abuse claims (cnbc)
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2 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is Inspector General Access Act of 2025.
S3307 · 119th Congress
Inspector General Access Act of 2025
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This story is about Kash Patel suing The Atlantic over allegations of excessive drinking and absences. This bill would broaden the Justice Department Inspector General's authority to investigate misconduct, removing a special exception so such allegations fall under IG review.
If passed, it would:
- Expands Inspector General authority to investigate misconduct • Removes a special exception and renumbers statute to preserve internal references.
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This story is about Kash Patel suing The Atlantic over allegations of excessive drinking and absences. The bill would strengthen protections for FBI employees who report problems by allowing safe disclosures to Congress and special investigators and requiring new-hire training on those protections.
If passed, it would
- Allows FBI staff to share concerns safely with Congress and special investigators • Requires all new FBI hires to receive training on whistleblower protections.
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