CBS News (@CBSNews) “In a heated exchange during a Senate hearing on Tuesday, FBI Director Kash Patel” — TopicDigg

In a heated exchange during a Senate hearing on Tuesday, FBI Director Kash Patel denied allegations of frequent drinking when asked by Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) about a recent report by The Atlantic magazine which included allegations that Patel often drinks to excess. "It's a total farce," the FBI director said. Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, saying the report included "false and obviously fabricated" claims. Sen. Van Hollen met with and helped to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S. from El Salvador after he was deported last year. Claims made by Patel possibly referring to Garcia as a "gang banger rapist" are factually incorrect. Garcia faces human smuggling charges in Tennessee, and had a restraining order filed against him by his wife.