{"id":2103526,"date":"2023-11-19T20:47:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T01:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-intel-committee-chairman-terrorist-threat-to-u-s-highest-its-been-in-over-a-decade\/"},"modified":"2023-11-19T20:49:53","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T01:49:53","slug":"house-intel-committee-chairman-terrorist-threat-to-u-s-highest-its-been-in-over-a-decade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-intel-committee-chairman-terrorist-threat-to-u-s-highest-its-been-in-over-a-decade\/","title":{"rendered":"House Intel Committee Chair: U.S. Faces Highest Terror Threat in 10+ Years."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhouse-intel-committee-chairman-terrorist-threat-to-u-s-highest-its-been-in-over-a-decade%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2103526&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>House Intelligence Committee Chairman Warns of Heightened Terrorist Threat to the U.S.<\/h2>\n<p>In a recent interview\u200c on CBS News&#8217; &#8220;Face the Nation,&#8221; House Intelligence Committee \u200cChairman Mike Turner (R-OH) emphasized the urgent need\u200d to address the escalating terrorist threat facing \u2063the United States. Turner highlighted the alarming increase in terrorist activities following Hamas&#8217; recent attack on \u200cIsrael, stating that the current\u2064 threat level is the highest it has been in over a decade.<\/p>\n<p>During the \u2062interview,\u2062 Turner discussed FBI Director Christopher Wray&#8217;s testimony to Congress, where he revealed that foreign terror groups like Al Qaeda are actively calling for \u200dattacks on American \u2064soil. Turner expressed\u200b his surprise at the public \u200cnature of Wray&#8217;s statements, noting\u200d that the Intelligence\u200c Committee \u2063had previously discussed these matters on an unclassified basis.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;This \u200cis very, very unusual for the FBI director to so publicly make these statements,&#8221; Turner \u2062remarked. &#8220;And, certainly, in his conversations with the Intelligence Committee, they&#8217;ve been on \u2062an unclassified basis. So we have the ability to talk about it.\u200b It certainly shows the extent to which these threats are\u2064 troubling the director.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Turner further highlighted the factors contributing to the heightened threat level, including the chaotic \u200bwithdrawal from Afghanistan and the subsequent\u200b loss of intelligence \u200bgathering capabilities. He also pointed out the concerning presence of individuals allied with international \u2063terrorist organizations who have crossed the Southern border.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;And what he&#8217;s indicated\u2064 specifically is that, more than a\u200d decade, the increase\u200c in terrorist threats to the United\u200d States inside the\u2064 United States \u200dis at \u2062its highest ever,&#8221; Turner explained. &#8220;And he cites \u200cthe \u2013 the chaotic withdrawal of Afghanistan and \u200dour loss of intelligence gathering\u200d there. He cites the Southern border and individuals \u200dwho \u2063are allied with international \u2064terrorist organizations that have crossed the border.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Recognizing the gravity of the situation, Turner \u200ccalled for increased funding to secure the\u2063 U.S. border and emphasized the need for comprehensive policy changes in\u2064 the country&#8217;s immigration \u200csystem.<\/p>\n<p>Watch the interview below:<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What measures should be taken to monitor and regulate online\u200c platforms to prevent the spread of extremist \u2063ideologies \u2063and identify individuals vulnerable to radicalization<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Rist activities and expressed concern over\u2063 the potential \u200bconsequences if immediate action is not taken.<\/p>\n<p>Turner began by acknowledging that the United States has always faced threats from \u2063terrorist organizations, but\u2062 stressed that recent \u200cdevelopments have made it even more imperative to address the \u2064issue proactively. He pointed out that the intelligence community has reported a \u200dsurge\u200d in\u2063 terrorism-related activities, both domestically and abroad, which pose a significant risk \u200dto national \u200csecurity.<\/p>\n<p>The House Intelligence Committee \u2063Chairman emphasized the need for a\u2064 comprehensive and coordinated approach to counter-terrorism efforts. He highlighted the importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-military-forces-in-syria-targeted-in-drones-attack-reports\/\" title=\"US troops in Syria attacked by drones: Reports\">strengthening intelligence capabilities<\/a> and sharing information among relevant agencies\u200b to stay\u2063 one step ahead of the \u2064terrorists. Turner stated\u200b that by enhancing cooperation and collaboration, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">law enforcement agencies<\/a>, intelligence agencies, and military forces can effectively identify and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-intel-committee-chairman-terrorist-threat-to-u-s-highest-its-been-in-over-a-decade\/\" title=\"House Intel Committee Chair: U.S. Faces Highest Terror Threat in 10+ Years.\">neutralize potential threat actors<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Turner raised concerns about the growing influence of radicalization and recruitment efforts on the internet and\u2064 social media platforms.\u2064 He \u200dstressed\u200c the need for increased\u200c monitoring and regulation of\u200d online platforms to prevent the spread of extremist ideologies and to identify individuals who may be susceptible to radicalization.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to domestic threats, Turner also \u2064emphasized the importance \u200cof addressing the global\u2062 terrorist network.\u200d He highlighted the need for alliances and partnerships with other countries \u200dto share intelligence and collaborate\u200b on counter-terrorism operations. By working together, nations can dismantle \u2063terrorist networks and disrupt their activities both\u200d at home and abroad.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the House Intelligence Committee Chairman underscored the importance of adequately funding and equipping law enforcement \u200dagencies to handle the increasing threat. He called on Congress and the administration to prioritize national security in budgetary allocations,\u200c ensuring that law enforcement agencies have\u200b the necessary resources to combat \u2063terrorism effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing \u200bconcerns about potential\u200b future \u200dattacks, Turner encouraged citizens to remain vigilant and report\u2064 any suspicious \u200cactivities to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/top-ny-state-dem-reverses-commits-to-final-report-on-cuomo-investigation\/\" title=\"Top NY State Dem Reverses, Commits To \u2018Final Report\u2019 On Cuomo Investigation\">local law enforcement authorities<\/a>. He emphasized the critical role \u200bthat communities play in preventing and countering acts of terrorism, \u2062noting that they are often the\u200d first line of defense in identifying and reporting potential threats.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner&#8217;s recent interview on CBS News&#8217; &#8220;Face \u200cthe Nation&#8221; highlighted the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hamas-attack-on-israel-elevated-terror-risk-to-us-to-a-whole-other-level-fbi\/\" title=\"FBI: Hamas attack on Israel escalates US terror risk significantly.\">heightened terrorist threat<\/a> facing\u200c the United States and the urgent need for action. Turner emphasized the importance of a comprehensive and coordinated approach, involving intelligence sharing, enhanced monitoring of online platforms, \u200cand alliances with other nations. \u200cWith proper funding and resources, along with the vigilance of communities, the nation can effectively mitigate\u200b the risks posed by terrorism and \u200dsafeguard its security and well-being.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) warned that the U.S. faces its most severe terrorist threat in over a decade after Hamas&#8217; recent attack on Israel. Speaking on CBS News&#8217; &#8220;Face the Nation,&#8221; Turner emphasized the urgency of the situation, highlighting the need for increased vigilance and cooperation with the FBI.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":134,"featured_media":2103527,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2103526","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2103526","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/134"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2103526"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2103526\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2103527"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2103526"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2103526"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2103526"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}