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House Judiciary Democrats open investigation into reports Kash Patel drank on the job

Judiciary: House Committee · April 23, 2026
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A Democratic member of the House Judiciary Committee said the committee has opened an inquiry after an Atlantic report alleging Kash Patel drank to the point of passing out and that the behavior interfered with his work; the member said they sent Patel a 10-question AUDIT form and urged Chairman Jordan to subpoena him if he does not comply.

A Democratic member of the House Judiciary Committee said the panel has opened an investigation into reports that Kash Patel drank while on the job and that the behavior has interfered with his ability to perform official duties.

The committee member, speaking to the matter, cited a recent Atlantic magazine article and other reports and said the allegations — including accounts that Patel…

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