The hearing comes as Patel has faced scrutiny over his alleged drinking habits.

Senator challenges Kash Patel to take test for problem drinking at fiery hearing on Capitol Hill - FBI Director accuses Democratic senator of drinking with ‘gang-banging rapist’ as hearing goes south ...

Kash Patel and Sen. Chris Van Hollen clashed in a Senate hearing, trading allegations of misconduct and accusations about an El Salvador visit.

FBI Director Kash Patel sparred with a lawmaker briefly during a Tuesday afternoon hearing at the Senate Appropriations Committee when asked about media reports alleging he drinks to excess.

The allegations come as FBI Director Kash Patel has been accused of excessive drinking, unexplained absences, and more.