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Political Tensions Over FBI Director's Alcohol Test

Updated 2026-05-17 19:45 UTC 1 source Neutral

Sen. Chris Van Hollen expressed uncertainty about whether FBI Director Kash Patel would take an alcohol use test following a heated hearing. The incident has raised questions about the director’s fitness for office.

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The Hill
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) said Sunday that he was unsure that FBI Director Kash Patel will take an alcohol use test after a heated hearing in which the senator pressed Patel on his drinking. “Well, senator, you took the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test. You challenged Director Patel to
2026-05-17 19:34 UTC
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