"House Intel Chair Issues Cryptic Warning on Russian Nuclear Threat in Space"

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The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, Rep. Mike Turner, issued a cryptic warning about a "serious national security threat," prompting officials to urge calm. While the threat is unspecified, it is believed to be related to Russian capabilities in space, specifically the development of a nuclear-capable weapon that could potentially take down U.S. satellites. Lawmakers have downplayed the urgency of the situation, emphasizing the need for attention but not immediate panic. The Biden administration is set to brief House members on the issue, while Moscow has dismissed the reports as an attempt to push a stalled bill providing U.S. aid to Ukraine.
Topics:nation#declassification#house-intelligence-committee#national-security-threat#politics#russia#space-capabilities
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