Patel sues The Atlantic over article alleging drunken, erratic behavior

FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic for $250 million Monday, three days after the magazine published a story portraying him as erratic, frequently absent from work and at times visibly intoxicated.

The article examined the conduct of the nation's top FBI official during a period of heightened national-security pressure. The Atlantic also reported the White House had already discussed possible replacements for Patel and that he feared his job was at risk.