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FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic over story on alleged drinking, absences

Name: FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic over story on alleged drinking, absences
Uploaded: 2026-04-20T10:30:00-0400
Duration: 6 min 54 s
Description: FBI Director Kash Patel on Monday filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over a story on his alleged drinking and absences. Patel is seeking $250 million in damages. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.

FBI Director Kash Patel on Monday filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over a story on his alleged drinking and absences. Patel is seeking $250 million in damages. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.