Kash Patel Hearing Takes a Sharp Turn After Senator Posts Alcohol Test Results
Washington, May 13, 2026, 17:04 (EDT) FBI Director Kash Patel’s budget hearing on Wednesday quickly shifted gears, erupting into a dispute over his behavior when Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen posted his own alcohol-use screening and pushed Patel to follow suit. There’s a lot at stake as Congress debates Patel’s push for a bigger FBI budget, with Democrats raising concerns
