Kash Patel sues The Atlantic

The lawsuit, filed in federal court, targets the magazine and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick for their coverage of Patel's alleged behavior.

The Atlantic's story cited multiple sources claiming Patel's conduct posed a potential threat to the agency's stability.

Patel has vehemently denied the allegations, while some Republican lawmakers have dismissed the scandal as a 'Deep State' attack.

The legal battle comes at a sensitive time for the FBI as it investigates several high-profile cases involving government scientists and international security threats.