Problems Between FBI Director Kash Patel and Senator Chris Van Hollen
Introduction
FBI Director Kash Patel and Senator Chris Van Hollen had a big fight. They talked about bad behavior at a government meeting.
Main Body
A magazine said Director Patel drinks too much alcohol and does not work. Senator Van Hollen said this is a big problem. Director Patel says this is not true. He is suing the magazine for money. Director Patel said Senator Van Hollen used government money in a bad way in El Salvador. He said the Senator drank with a criminal. Senator Van Hollen says this is a lie. He says he used his own money. Some people say Director Patel changed crime numbers to look better. The FBI says this is not true. They say they caught eight very dangerous people. Director Patel also defended his trip to Italy.
Conclusion
The two men are still angry. Director Patel is still in a legal fight with the magazine.
Learning
⚡ Quick Word Swap: 'Say' vs. 'Tell'
In this story, we see a lot of people talking. For A2 learners, the word SAY is your best friend because it is simple.
The Pattern:
- Person + SAY(S) + The Idea
Examples from the text: → Director Patel says this is not true. → Senator Van Hollen says this is a lie.
🛠️ How to make a sentence 'Negative'
To tell us something is NOT happening, we use DO NOT (or DOES NOT for one person).
Look at these changes:
- He works He does not work.
- It is true It is not true.
A2 Tip: Use "not" to argue or disagree, just like the men in the article!