FBI Director Denies Drinking During Heated Senate Hearing
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FBI Director Kash Patel denied allegations of drinking alcohol during a Senate budget hearing on Wednesday, following a tense exchange with Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen. The accusation surfaced during questioning about Patel's conduct, but the director firmly rejected the claim. The hearing, focused on bureau funding, escalated quickly as Van Hollen pressed Patel on the matter. Patel responded by stating the allegations were false. No further details were provided about the origin of the accusation.