Van Hollen Expects Kash Patel's Alcohol Abuse Test

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Sen. Chris Van Hollen issued a public callout to FBI Director Kash Patel on Wednesday, filling his end of a bargain the pair had made during a tense Senate hearing a day prior to both release their results on an alcohol abuse test.

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Kash will have someone else complete the test for him. If necessary, he'll order someone to provide a urine sample.

#1 | Posted by Zed at 2026-05-14 03:00 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Kash Patel playing at sober is the inverse of Dean Martin and Foster Brooks playing drunk. Difference is, they were more convincing and it was joke.

#2 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-05-14 04:24 PM | Reply

#2 Most excellent references, Doc!

#3 | Posted by A_Friend at 2026-05-14 04:26 PM | Reply

I didn't know Dean Martin was putting on an act until a decade or so ago when I read about it.

Cash isn't acting.

#4 | Posted by Corky at 2026-05-14 04:35 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

#4 100%, Corky!

#5 | Posted by A_Friend at 2026-05-14 04:36 PM | Reply

"Dean Martin and Foster Brooks playing drunk."

I do believe this man was the best:
Jim Lahey drunk scenes
www.youtube.com

#6 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-05-14 04:39 PM | Reply

Hilarious work

#7 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-05-14 05:19 PM | Reply