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Speaker Mike Johnson has appointed Trump allies Scott Perry and Ronny Jackson to the House Intelligence Committee, sparking bipartisan concerns due to their legal and ethical issues and fears that the intelligence community might limit sensitive information shared with Congress.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has appointed Trump loyalists Reps. Scott Perry and Ronny Jackson to the House Intelligence Committee, granting them oversight of the U.S. intelligence community. Both Perry and Jackson have controversial backgrounds, including Perry's involvement in promoting false election fraud claims and Jackson's demotion following allegations of inappropriate behavior. The appointments have drawn criticism from some Democrats and former Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger, who called the move "insane."
House Speaker Mike Johnson appointed Trump loyalists Scott Perry and Ronny Jackson to the House Intelligence Committee, shifting the panel rightward. Perry, a former Freedom Caucus chair, and Jackson, a former White House physician, have both criticized the intelligence community and have strong ties to Trump. Their appointments have sparked controversy due to their past actions and criticisms.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has appointed two Trump allies, Scott Perry and Ronny Jackson, to the House Intelligence Committee, which oversees classified intelligence and foreign policy. Both Perry and Jackson have controversial backgrounds, including efforts to overturn the 2020 election and allegations of misconduct. Their appointments could impact the trust between the committee and the president in handling sensitive information.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has appointed controversial GOP members Scott Perry and Ronny Jackson to the House Intelligence Committee, sparking criticism due to their past scandals involving the Jan. 6 Capitol attack and inappropriate behavior while serving as Trump's physician, respectively.
House intelligence chair Mike Turner accuses some fellow Republicans of repeating Russian propaganda on the House floor, particularly in relation to portraying Russia's invasion of Ukraine as a war between NATO and Putin's forces. Turner and House foreign affairs committee chairman Michael McCaul both warn of the influence of pro-Putin propaganda within the Republican party, with Turner criticizing members seeking attention and obstructing important work in Congress.
The House Intelligence Committee chair has stated that Russian propaganda has permeated parts of the GOP, with a Republican lawmaker acknowledging that it has "infected a good chunk" of the party's base, highlighting concerns about the spread of misinformation within the political landscape.
GOP Rep. Mike Turner agrees with House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Mike McCaul's statement that Russian propaganda has influenced some members of the Republican party, including those in Congress. Turner acknowledged the presence of pro-Russia and anti-Ukraine messaging within the party base and highlighted the challenges in passing Ukraine aid due to the effectiveness of the propaganda. He called on Republicans to provide aid to Ukraine and emphasized the importance of standing up for democracy in the face of Russia's influence.
House Intelligence Chair Mike Turner defended his decision to release a cryptic statement about a national security threat, later revealed to be about Russia's nuclear capabilities in space, amid intense criticism from privacy hawks and members of his party's right flank. Turner faced calls for a formal inquiry and urged to step down from his post, but he brushed aside the allegations, emphasizing the importance of taking action on the Russia issue.
The White House confirmed that the U.S. has intelligence indicating Russia's development of an anti-satellite capability, posing a serious national security threat. While the capability has not been deployed, it could potentially disrupt satellite-dependent services and endanger astronauts in low orbit. House Intelligence Committee chairman's public warning and subsequent briefing by National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan have sparked debate and concern among lawmakers, with some criticizing the chairman's actions as causing unnecessary panic and having ulterior motives.
House Intelligence Committee Chair Mike Turner publicly warned of a Russian national security threat related to a nuclear-powered space asset, aiming to pressure Congress and the White House to pass additional aid for Ukraine and renew a key foreign surveillance program. Turner's concerns stem from frustration over delays in aid to Ukraine and the renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. His move has sparked controversy and calls for an inquiry, with some questioning the timing and impact of his public statement. The threat is related to a Russian nuclear-powered space asset that could be weaponized, and Biden's national security adviser is set to brief congressional leaders on the matter.
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.
House Intelligence Committee chairman Mike Turner issued a cryptic warning of a "serious national security threat" facing the US, with officials suggesting that Russia is developing a nuclear-capable weapon to take down satellites. The White House stated that the threat is not imminent, but congressional leaders will be briefed, and lawmakers have until Friday to review intelligence about it. Turner called for the declassification of information to openly discuss the necessary actions, while other lawmakers emphasized the need for caution and reassured the public that there is no cause for panic. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan offered to personally brief congressional leaders on the matter.
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.
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner warns of a "serious national security threat" without providing details, pre-empting a planned White House briefing, and requesting President Biden to declassify information. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan expresses surprise at Turner's statement, confirming a Thursday briefing related to the threat. The threat is described as a "potential foreign threat" by a Democratic source, and Senate leaders are not expected to attend the briefing due to a recess.