Kash Patel

Democratic lawmakers grill FBI’s Kash Patel over report alleging excessive drinking

At a hearing before a Senate budget panel, Patel defended his leadership of the FBI against Democratic accusations that his conduct had undermined national security and demonstrated poor judgment.

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FBI Director Kash Patel speaks at the Justice Department, December 4, 2025; illustrative.
US FEDERAL Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel listens as acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche (not pictured) announces a second indictment of former FBI Director James Comey during a press conference at the Justice Department in Washington, DC, US, April 28, 2026.

Kash Patel says FBI used AI to stop US school shootings, claims it stopped attack in North Carolina

Speaking to American conservative television presenter Sean Hannity on his podcast, Patel said that AI had never been used by the bureau before.

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: Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on September 16, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Kash Patel demands $250M from The Atlantic over 'drunk FBI director' claims

The defamation suit argues that the article "falsely asserted Patel is a habitual drunk, unable to perform his duties," among other issues, and that it was published "with actual malice."

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FBI Director Kash Patel attends the signing of an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump on a deal that would divest TikTok's U.S. operations from ByteDance from its Chinese owner ByteDance, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S.

FBI Director Kash Patel 'paranoid' he is next to be fired from Trump administration - report

Patel's fears come after several prominent figures were fired from the Trump administration, including former US Army chief of staff Randy George and former attorney-general Pam Bondi.

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FBI probing Democrats who called for US military to refuse illegal Trump orders

US President Donald Trump also has accused the six Democrats of sedition and said in a social media post that the crime is punishable by death.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025ByREUTERS
FBI Director Kash Patel speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 12, 2025

Sixth suspect arrested in ISIS-inspired Michigan terror plot clampdown, FBI reveals

FBI Director Kash Patel announces the arrest of a sixth suspect linked to a foiled ISIS-inspired terror plot targeting Halloween in Michigan, as authorities uncover more connections.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. DC, US, September 17, 2025.

FBI thwarted terror attack in Michigan planned for Halloween weekend, Kash Patel says

Several suspects were arrested for allegedly plotting a terror attack, FBI Director Kash Patel wrote on X/Twitter.

OCTOBER 31, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
FBI Director Kash Patel attends the signing of an executive order by US President Donald Trump, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 25, 2025.

FBI cuts ties with Jewish Anti-Defamation League, director Kash Patel announces

Patel's announcement followed criticism of the ADL by right-wing voices, including billionaire Elon Musk, over its inclusion of Kirk's Turning Point USA in a "Glossary of Extremism and Hate."

OCTOBER 2, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
FBI Director Kash Patel attends the signing of an executive order by US President Donald Trump, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 25, 2025.