Bipartisan Criticism as Wray and Mayorkas Skip Senate Threats Hearing
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and FBI Director Christopher Wray faced bipartisan criticism for declining to testify publicly at a Senate hearing on worldwide threats, opting instead for a classified setting. Senators from both parties expressed frustration, emphasizing the importance of transparency in discussing national security threats. While the officials offered a classified briefing, lawmakers like Sen. Josh Hawley called for public accountability, with Hawley even suggesting Wray's resignation. The FBI and DHS defended their decision, citing previous public disclosures and the need for detailed classified discussions.