Lawmakers Split Over Reports of Alleged Russian Nuclear Threat in Space
• Mike Turner called for declassification of intelligence on a “serious national security threat” related to alleged Russian plans to deploy nuclear weapons in space
• Jake Sullivan expressed surprise at Turner's statement and said he was meeting congressional leaders on the issue
• ABC and NYT reported the threat involved Russia potentially deploying a nuclear anti-satellite weapon, per unnamed sources
• Experts are skeptical of the threat but say such a move would violate treaties and be destabilizing
• Mike Johnson said steady hands are at the wheel and there is no need for alarm over the alleged threat