FBI director's leadership questioned after partying with the US men's hockey team

NPR | By Ryan Lucas

Published February 25, 2026 at 4:41 AM EST

FBI Director Kash Patel sparked new criticism against his leadership of the bureau after he partied with the U.S. men's hockey team after their Olympic gold medal win.

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