"House Intel Chair Urges Declassification of Disturbing Intel on Serious National Security Threat"

Rep. Michael R. Turner, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, urged lawmakers to review classified information about a "serious national security threat" posed by a foreign country, believed to be Russia. The information, obtained under surveillance authority, does not indicate an imminent threat but is a medium-to-long term concern. Turner's public disclosure has drawn criticism for potentially complicating the administration's response, as officials were planning a briefing for top House lawmakers. The Biden administration has been urged to declassify the information, and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan expressed surprise at Turner's decision to make the matter public ahead of a planned meeting with lawmakers.