Capitol Hill, Washington – Members of Congress were alerted to a serious national security threat by the head of the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday. Rep. Mike Turner, Chairman of the House Intelligence panel, issued a cryptic warning, urging President Biden to declassify all information related to the threat. The revelation sparked concern among lawmakers, but also prompted calls for calm from the public.
The specific details of the threat were not disclosed in the committee’s statement, but Rep. Turner emphasized the importance of declassifying the information for open discussion and necessary action. One U.S. official revealed that the intelligence pertained to Russian capabilities in space. The focus was on Russia’s development of a nuclear-capable weapon that could potentially disrupt U.S. satellites, although there was no evidence of such a weapon being deployed.
Despite the seriousness of the threat, it was clarified that there was no indication of an immediate crisis. Lawmakers, including Rep. Jason Crow and Rep. Jim Himes, emphasized the need for attention and consideration, without causing panic among the public. The House Speaker, Mike Johnson, reassured that measures were being taken to address the matter.
In response to Turner’s statement, the Senate Intelligence Committee, led by chairman Mark Warner and vice chairman Marco Rubio, expressed their commitment to rigorously tracking the issue and working with the Biden administration on an appropriate response. The White House, through national security adviser Jake Sullivan, assured a briefing for the House members involved, scheduled for the following day.
Meanwhile, Moscow dismissed the reports, with Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov accusing the White House of attempting to influence a stalled bill providing U.S. aid to Ukraine. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov called for evidence to support the claims, labeling them as malicious fantasies.
As the situation develops, the need for bipartisan cooperation and transparency remains crucial in addressing the national security threat revealed to members of Congress.