House Intelligence chair says Congress has been made aware of 'serious national security threat'

Table Of Content

• Turner: We Must Stand For Democracy and Against Authoritarianism
• Ashlyn Harris and Sophia Bush make red carpet debut at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
• House Intelligence Committee Members: Bring the Ukraine Aid Package to the Floor
• Ranking Member Himes Statement on Passage of the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act
• Staff directors
• Turner, Rogers, McCaul, Cole, Calvert, Diaz-Balart Support Passage of the Supplemental

In contrast to the narrower scope of the proposed China Task Force, the newly formed committee takes a full and holistic approach, addressing military, economic, and technological challenges posed by China. “In response to that letter, a meeting is now scheduled tomorrow on this matter here at the Capitol with the Gang of Four and with the president’s national security adviser Jake Sullivan,” he added, referring to a group of eight top members of Congress who are regularly briefed on highly classified information. The frightening possibility was revealed hours after House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner publicly said Congress had information on a “serious national security threat” — sparking intense speculation. "Congressman Swalwell's determined leadership and energetic, fresh perspective will help our country meet the national security and intelligence challenges of the 21st century," Leader Pelosi said. Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15) today announced he was appointed to serve on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

Turner: We Must Stand For Democracy and Against Authoritarianism

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries renominated two California Democrats to serve on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, setting up a clash with Speaker Kevin McCarthy over committee assignments he has vowed to block. “Our Committee has put in place significant legislative reforms to address failures, and we will continue to monitor progress to ensure there is no slippage in the Agency’s commitment to addressing sexual assault and harassment,” Turner and Himes said. “This investigative report and the legislation it spurred have their origin in the bravery of a young female trainee with the integrity to speak truth to power at the cost of her own CIA career to try and prevent other agency women from suffering as she did,” Carroll said. The CIA later terminated the female employee, who had reported being sexually assaulted in a stairwell at the agency and who accused the CIA of trying to discourage her from filing a criminal complaint. Her lawyer claimed it amounted to unlawful retaliation, but the CIA strongly rejected the allegation.

Ashlyn Harris and Sophia Bush make red carpet debut at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Adam has also long-championed NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and investments in new technology and space exploration, which has fueled his belief that American leadership in space exploration is a key economic driver in tech and emerging industries. Adam has fought hard to preserve and expand the robotic missions undertaken by JPL from missions to Mars to a future mission to Jupiter's moon of Europa. And closer to home, he has partnered with the California Institute of Technology to obtain over $100 million in federal funding for the West Coast Earthquake Early Warning system, which can provide Californians a warning prior to the arrival of a destructive earthquake. Adam is a longtime champion of the environment and clean energy, as well as investments in infrastructure and mass transit. As a State Senator, he wrote the legislation establishing the Gold Line Light Rail Authority, and in Congress has led efforts to extend the light rail and mass transit throughout Los Angeles County.

House Intelligence Committee Members: Bring the Ukraine Aid Package to the Floor

Among his accomplishments, Adam obtained federal funding to create a Foothills Regional DNA Lab in Glendale to speed the processing of DNA evidence in Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, and other foothill cities and take violent offenders off the street. Adam also introduced the Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act to ensure the gun industry is not shielded from liability when it acts negligently, and victims of gun violence get their day in court. He has also been a leading proponent in Congress for the Justice Reinvestment Initiative, a program that helps states reduce spending on incarceration while reinvesting the savings in public safety and community investments. He has also led efforts in Congress to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide and in 2019 the U.S. Congress passed Adam's related resolution with overwhelming bipartisan support, ending decades of shameful silence on the issue. Adam has been a leading voice against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and their foreign interference in our elections.

Ranking Member Himes Statement on Passage of the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act

He was part of the congressional delegation that traveled to Ukraine to meet with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in the spring of 2022 and has strongly advocated for the U.S. provision of aid and economic support for Ukraine. The Republican chair of the committee, Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio, and the ranking Democrat, Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut, said in a joint statement that they would keep up efforts to track how the agency handles sexual misconduct. “I am deeply honored to have been appointed Ranking Member of the Intelligence Committee,” said Rep. Himes. “The threats against our nation are fast evolving, and it is critical that the Intelligence Community keep pace. The men and women of our Intelligence Community, many of whom make huge sacrifices for our safety, need and deserve our support and thanks.

Beyond the SCIF with House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Mike Turner on Ukraine - Atlantic Council

Beyond the SCIF with House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Mike Turner on Ukraine.

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Whether Russia actually has developed a space-based nuclear capability — or if it’s merely interested in doing so — is unclear. Attacks on satellites could threaten communications as well as important scientific and military tools. He currently is a member of the House Committee on the Judiciary and is on leave from the House Appropriations Committee. He previously served as Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and as a member of the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol, the United States House Select Committee on Benghazi and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a state legislator, Adam authored dozens of bills that were enacted into law, from guaranteeing up-to-date textbooks in the classroom, overhauling state child support laws, passing a patient's bill of rights, and guaranteeing cost-of-living increases for teacher pensions.

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"I'm honored to be appointed by Leader Pelosi to serve on the Intelligence Committee, which is tasked with the vital mission of keeping Americans at home and abroad safe through vigorous oversight of the intelligence community," said Swalwell. As the former chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Adam is recognized as a leader on national security and foreign policy issues. He has been a longtime advocate of legislation to sunset out of date Authorizations to Use Military Force and to refocus America's counterterrorism mission.

Much like his appointer Kevin McCarthy, Gallagher demonstrated adeptness as a bipartisan collaborator to achieve legislative goals. Although the committee was initially established with bipartisan support, disagreements have surfaced among legislators and staff from both sides of the aisle regarding the reauthorization of the committee as its current mandate approaches expiration by the end of 2024. Gallagher’s early departure from Congress has plunged the panel into a state of limbo and could further cripple Washington’s anti-Beijing momentum. The unprecedented deployment of nuclear weapons into space would be geared toward striking enemy satellites, rather than for the purpose of dropping A-bombs on Earth, the reports said. The Kremlin has not yet launched nuclear weapons into orbit, but is interested in doing so, the ABC, New York Times  and Washington Post reported Wednesday afternoon, citing current and former officials. WASHINGTON — Russia wants to put nuclear weapons in space to obliterate Western satellites, according to alarming new US intelligence.

“Over the course of the investigation, the Committee discovered that CIA failed to handle allegations of sexual assault and harassment within its workforce in the professional and uniform manner that such sensitive allegations warrant,” it said. One Hill source told The Post, however, that the information was “urgent” and concerned a potential foreign military capability. Russia destroyed one of its own satellites in 2021 using a ground-based missile, creating a hazardous cloud of 1,500 trackable pieces of space junk that threatened other satellites.

As part of its oversight responsibilities, the Committee performs an annual review of the intelligence budget submitted by the president and prepares legislation authorizing appropriations for the various civilian and military agencies and departments comprising the intelligence community. The BIOSECURE Act was written by leaders of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, in response to fears that Chinese biotechnology companies could threaten U.S. national security if they give the Chinese government access to sensitive health information about Americans. Widely regarded as a rising star on Capitol Hill, Gallagher earned a reputation as a serious legislator deeply committed to national security issues. Under his leadership, the committee organized numerous hearings, facilitating thorough, sometimes even contentious, exchanges of views on various aspects of the China challenge, spanning economic, security, political, and cultural dimensions. “Last month, I sent a letter to the White House requesting a meeting with the president to discuss a serious national security issue that is classified,” Johnson told reporters at the Capitol. As a former federal prosecutor, Schiff has worked to improve public safety and end the scourge of gun violence, with an emphasis on smart, cost-effective solutions, as well as a leader pushing for criminal justice reform.

In the meantime, alongside the committee’s ranking member, Democratic Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, Gallagher dedicated a significant portion of his working hours to crafting a series of anti-China bills. Although the majority of these bills did not progress beyond the introduction stage on the House floor, Gallagher successfully championed the passage of his most impactful legislation to date, the TikTok ban. Moreover, Gallagher employed a multifaceted strategy, employing open letters and media appearances not only to critique the Chinese government but also to scrutinize American corporations engaging with Beijing. His approach to China policy, epitomized by the guiding principle of the China committee, was holistic, intertwining efforts across diverse sectors rather than fixating solely on individual concerns. Second, the timing of the committee’s inception coincided with peak tensions between the United States and China, occurring before U.S.

Under Pike's chairmanship, the committee investigated illegal activities by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The United States House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI), also known as the House Intelligence Committee, is a committee of the United States House of Representatives, currently chaired by Mike Turner. Regardless of the fate of TikTok, the Biden administration has already set in motion the restoration of the China-U.S. Relations, and the dynamics within the Democratic Party have shifted accordingly, showing a more receptive attitude toward engagement with China. At this juncture, the departure of a skilled and devoted leader on the anti-China front would not only affect the China committee itself, but undermine the purported bipartisan momentum for taking a tough stance on China.