The Atlantic can pursue FBI records in fight with Kash Patel

A federal judge has ruled in favor of The Atlantic in its defamation lawsuit against FBI Director Kash Patel, freezing most discovery and protecting the publication from potentially intrusive requests for its reporting materials and confidential sources. This decision is significant as it prevents Patel from making demands that could have endangered The Atlantic's journalistic integrity while the court considers dismissing the case. The ruling underscores the importance of safeguarding journalistic sources in defamation cases, especially when government officials are involved.