Democrats grill Kash Patel on accusations of excessive drinking and other personal behavior
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the Pentagon's budget request of $1.5 trillion on Tuesday.
At a separate hearing, FBI Director Kash Patel faced questions about his alcohol use and personal behavior.
Kash Patel denies drinking claims
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