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FBI Director Kash Patel Faces Allegations of Excessive Drinking, Erratic Behavior

The report cites over two dozen current and former officials describing incidents of Patel's intoxication and unreachability, raising concerns about public safety and his leadership of the agency.

FBI Director Kash Patel Faces Allegations of Excessive Drinking, Unavailability

Reports suggest Patel's alcohol-fueled nights have disrupted critical briefings and meetings, raising concerns about public safety and agency readiness.

FBI Director Kash Patel Fires Back at 'Fake News' After Bombshell Report

Patel refutes claims of drinking, absences, and impending firing in scathing social media response.

Trump Escalates Pressure on Fed Chair Powell Through Criminal Probe

Analyst warns of 'disturbing' new level of presidential interference with Federal Reserve independence.

Court Clears Trump Admin to Continue White House Ballroom Construction

Appeals court grants stay, allowing $400M project to move forward despite legal challenges.

FBI Director Kash Patel Accused of Drinking on the Job

Investigative report alleges Patel has been intoxicated during sensitive national security briefings

Aging Trump-Aligned Justices Resist Pressure to Retire

Supreme Court conservatives Alito and Thomas plan to stay on the bench despite GOP calls for them to step down.

FBI Director Threatens Lawsuit Over 'Categorically False' Drinking Report

Kash Patel says The Atlantic's claims about his leadership are fabricated and defamatory.

FBI Director Kash Patel Faces Allegations of Instability and Alcoholism

Concerns raised over leadership volatility and impact on national security

Photog Wins Award for Viral Oval Office Fainting Photo

Getty's Andrew Harnik to be honored for capturing Trump's reaction to guest collapse.

Trump Signs Bill Extending Controversial Surveillance Powers

The short-term renewal sets up another showdown in Congress over the program's future.

Trump and Rogan Meet in Oval Office to Discuss Psychedelics

The president signed an executive order to expedite research into using psychedelics to treat mental illness.

RFK Jr. Defends Trump's Mental Fitness in Heated Congressional Hearing

HHS Secretary clashes with Democratic lawmaker over president's stability and 25th Amendment concerns.

Starmer Would Have Blocked Mandelson's Appointment Over Vetting Failure, Says Lammy

Deputy PM Lammy claims PM Starmer was unaware of security concerns that led to Mandelson's failed vetting

White House Weighs Potential FBI Director Replacements Amid Kash Patel Controversy

Reports of Patel's alleged intoxication and erratic behavior raise concerns about leadership at the bureau

Former Foreign Chief Accuses PM of Throwing Top Civil Servant 'Under the Bus'

Sir Simon McDonald says Sir Oliver Robbins was dismissed as scapegoat over Mandelson security vetting scandal

UK PM Starmer accused of 'blatant dishonesty' over Epstein-linked envoy

Downing Street confirms disgraced former ambassador Peter Mandelson failed security vetting, contradicting PM's earlier assurances

Presidential Message Commemorates 250 Years of the Bible in America

Nearly 500 Americans to participate in public reading of the entire Bible over one week

Trump Fumes Over Ballroom Pause as Aides Push Midterms

President lashes out on social media after judge blocks construction of new ballroom.

Trump's 250-Foot Triumphal Arch Clears First Federal Hurdle

The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts voted to approve the concept design for the president's planned monument to honor America's 250th birthday.

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