House Intelligence Chair Faces Backlash Over Vague Warning on Russia Nuclear Threat
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House Intelligence Chair Mike Turner issued a vague public warning about a "serious national security threat" related to Russia's nuclear capabilities in space.
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Turner faced backlash from lawmakers who felt he was too publicly and cryptically warning about something that could worry the public.
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White House officials confirmed the threat but said it is not an active capability deployed by Russia yet.
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Questions were raised about Turner's motivations, including whether he wanted to underscore the need for more Ukraine aid or renewal of a controversial surveillance law.
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Some lawmakers were angry about how Turner disclosed the information, believing it was a "highly risky move."