Kash Patel faces leak probe

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has initiated a criminal probe to identify the source of leaks to The Atlantic regarding the conduct of Director Kash Patel.

The investigation follows a highly detailed exposé by journalist Sarah Fitzpatrick that cited internal concerns about Patel's "excessive drinking" and erratic professional behavior.

Patel has also been publicly criticized by local law enforcement for claiming the FBI was kept out of a high-profile missing person case in Arizona.

This internal investigation has intensified concerns about the potential politicization of the bureau and the targeting of journalists under the current administration.