FBI Director Kash Patel faces scrutiny over Atlantic report alleging excessive alcohol use
The Atlantic published a report citing more than two dozen anonymous sources alleging FBI Director Kash Patel has engaged in excessive alcohol use that threatens national security. Patel denied the allegations and filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against the magazine. A left-wing nonprofit group, Democracy Forward, subsequently filed a FOIA request seeking FBI records related to the drinking allegations.
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Divergence score
This event sits in the top 7% of divergence this week. 3 outlets covered it, splitting into 3 framing camps across 3 bias groups.
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3 bias groups
The spectrum · how 3 outlets placed this story
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Washington Examiner
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