Democrats Demand FBI Director's Alcohol Test

0:00On April 22nd, House Democrats are turning up the heat on FBI Director Cash Patel, demanding he take a standard alcohol abuse test and hand over the results to Congress. Their citing concerns over his alleged drinking habits that they say have messed with national security decisions. The push comes from a letter led by Representative Jamie Raskin on the House Judiciary Committee. Earlier this week, they pointed to delays in terror-related warrants and mishandled high-profile cases like a mass-shooting manhunt and an assassin. Search were Patel allegedly spread bad info. Lawmakers also won his security clearance forms since he started the job. Meanwhile, a recent Atlantic investigation fueled the fire, with over two dozen sources claiming his drinking raised red flags across government, circles, including times his team, couldn't wake him. Senate Democrats like Dick Durbin are calling for his removal, saying he's turned the FBI into a political tool. Patel fired back hard, denying any intoxication on duty and slapping the Atlantic with a $250

1:05million defamation suit. At a press conference Tuesday, he dared critics to prove it in court, painting himself as a hard-working patriot who just cheers on his hockey buddies. Democrats aren't letting up. They've urged the committee chair to halt Patel in for a sworn hearing next week if he dodges the test. This showdown could shake up FBI leadership big time, with Congress watching every move.