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Senator and FBI Director exchange alcohol-related allegations
A Senate budget hearing featured a contentious exchange between a senator and the FBI Director regarding alcohol use. The senator later shared test results related to alcohol disorders. (sources: thehill, thedailybeast, aljazeera, foxnews, nbcnews)
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Senator Chris Van Hollen challenged FBI Director Kash Patel to take an alcohol use test, which Patel agreed to if they took it together. Van Hollen subsequently posted his own test results.
- Senator Chris Van Hollen shared results of an alcohol use test after a Senate hearing.
- FBI Director Kash Patel engaged in a heated exchange with Van Hollen during the hearing.
- Patel stated he would take the test if Van Hollen did it alongside him.
Why it matters
The exchange highlights ongoing discussions about accountability and conduct among public officials.
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