The Atlantic calls Patel lawsuit an ‘assault’ on Constitution in dismissal bid

The Atlantic asked a judge to toss FBI Director Kash Patel’s defamation suit over reporting that questioned his drinking and job performance.
The magazine calls the lawsuit “meritless,” is seeking discovery from the FBI and DOJ, and says it will vigorously defend its reporting.
Patel has faced scrutiny over alleged excessive drinking, and his girlfriend separately sued a cable channel over related coverage.