{"id":2177353,"date":"2024-02-15T16:15:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T21:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-intel-chair-defends-statement-warning-of-destabilizing-foreign-military-capability\/"},"modified":"2024-02-15T16:17:46","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T21:17:46","slug":"house-intel-chair-defends-statement-warning-of-destabilizing-foreign-military-capability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-intel-chair-defends-statement-warning-of-destabilizing-foreign-military-capability\/","title":{"rendered":"House Intel Chair defends warning about foreign military capability"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/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-chair-defends-statement-warning-of-destabilizing-foreign-military-capability%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=2177353&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 Calls\u200c for \u200bDeclassification of\u200b Threat Information<\/h2>\n<p>In a bold move, House Intelligence Committee \u2064Chairman Mike Turner \u2064(R-OH) has\u2064 publicly \u200ccalled on the\u200c Biden administration to &#8220;declassify all information&#8221; regarding a threat from a hostile foreign power. This \u200cstatement, which sent shockwaves \u2063through\u2064 the media, has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tune-in-aaron-rodgers-says-hell-address-the-kimmel-feud-very-soon\/\" title=\"Aaron Rodgers promises to discuss the Kimmel feud shortly\">sparked intense curiosity<\/a> as little was \u2064known about the nature of the threat.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence worked \u200din consultation with the Biden Administration to notify Congress of this national security threat,&#8221; Turner stated. &#8220;In addition, language in the \u2062bipartisan notification issued by the Chair and\u2062 Ranking Member to all Members of the House was cleared by the Administration prior to its release.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The House\u200c Intelligence\u200d Committee,\u2063 with a vote of 23 to 1, has made the \u2063decision to share \u2062this information with members of Congress. Furthermore, the Biden administration has confirmed their belief that the threat is indeed &#8220;serious.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>According to reports, the Russian Military is \u2064currently\u2064 developing a nuclear weapon intended for deployment in space. This weapon, which is still in the\u200c developmental stage, aims to target Western satellite networks, disrupting communications and military targeting \u200bsystems.<\/p>\n<p>ABC News has\u2064 reported\u2064 that this nuclear weapon is not intended for use against targets on Earth, but solely for targeting satellites \u200din space. A source familiar with the intelligence\u2063 has described this development as &#8220;very concerning and very sensitive,&#8221; emphasizing its significance.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>According to The \u2064New York Times, this weapon is still \u200din the development phase and has not yet been deployed in space. The sensitivity of the information is such that it cannot be declassified without \u2062compromising its source.<\/p>\n<p>Members of Congress who have seen the intelligence have \u200bconfirmed the seriousness of the \u200dthreat.\u200d However,\u200d they have reassured the public that there is no immediate cause \u200dfor concern.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are going to work together to address this matter,\u200b as we do all sensitive matters that are classified,&#8221; stated House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). &#8220;But we just want \u2064to assure everyone steady\u200d hands\u200b are at the\u2063 wheel.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why \u200cis\u200d transparency and \u2064accountability important\u2063 in matters of national\u200c security?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Transparent and responsible manner, it is our duty to inform the American people of any imminent danger. Therefore, I am\u2063 calling on the Biden administration to immediately declassify all\u2064 information related to this threat so\u2064 that the American people can be aware \u2062and prepared.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Chairman Turner&#8217;s call for the declassification of threat information is significant in many respects. First and foremost, it highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in matters\u2064 of national security. By urging\u2063 the Biden administration to \u200crelease the information, Turner is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to the principles \u200dof \u200dopen governance.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Turner&#8217;s\u200c insistence on public disclosure underscores the seriousness of the \u200cperceived threat. \u200cThe \u200cfact that \u2062a high-ranking member of\u200d the House Intelligence Committee is pushing for \u2064the\u2062 release\u200c of classified information suggests that this threat is not to be taken lightly. \u200dIt could potentially have far-reaching\u200c implications for national\u2062 security, foreign relations,\u2064 and the safety of American citizens.<\/p>\n<p>While the\u200b nature and source of the threat remain undisclosed, Chairman Turner&#8217;s actions have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/boebert-says-cocaine-not-first-drug-discovered-at-white-house-under-biden\/\" title=\"Boebert: Cocaine Not First Drug Found at White House with Biden.\">prompted widespread speculation<\/a> and concern.\u2062 In \u2063an era where \u200bcybersecurity risks and foreign interference in \u200cdomestic affairs are increasing, this call for transparency\u200b resonates\u200c strongly with\u2062 the American public. People have a right to know about potential dangers that could affect their lives and the security of the nation as a whole.<\/p>\n<p>However,\u2063 the declassification of \u200dthreat information is not \u200dwithout challenges. The government must carefully weigh the potential risks of releasing sensitive\u2062 intelligence against \u200bthe benefits of informing the public. Striking the right balance is crucial to ensure the protection of national security interests while upholding principles \u2064of transparency.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to acknowledge that there may be legitimate reasons for \u200bwithholding certain details related to the \u2062threat. Protecting intelligence sources and methods, safeguarding ongoing investigations, and avoiding panic or unnecessary public alarm are valid considerations that the government must take into account. Nevertheless, Chairman \u2062Turner&#8217;s call brings attention to the need for an appropriate level of disclosure that preserves both national security and public trust.<\/p>\n<p>The declassification of\u200b threat information could also\u200d serve as a\u2064 catalyst for bipartisan cooperation.\u200d In an era marked by\u2064 political polarization, Chairman Turner&#8217;s request highlights the potential for \u200bcollaboration across\u200b party\u2063 lines in the interest of national security. The safety of the American people should always <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sean-hannity-comes-clean-about-his-relationship-with-gavin-newsom-we-just-hit-it-off\/\" title=\"Sean Hannity admits close bond with Gavin Newsom: 'We instantly clicked\">transcend political differences<\/a>, and this \u200bcall for transparency provides an opportunity for lawmakers\u2064 to\u200d unite on a common objective.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, Chairman Turner&#8217;s move\u200d demonstrates the value\u200c of \u200ccongressional oversight in matters of national security. The House Intelligence\u200c Committee&#8217;s role in overseeing the intelligence\u2064 community is fundamental \u200cto ensuring accountability and preventing abuses of power. By actively engaging in the declassification process, Chairman Turner is fulfilling his duty\u2063 to exercise congressional authority and promote transparency.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Chairman Turner&#8217;s \u2064call for \u200bthe declassification of threat information is both bold and necessary. It emphasizes \u2063the importance of transparency, \u200daccountability, and\u2064 public\u200c awareness in matters of national security. As the \u2063Biden administration carefully considers this request, a delicate balance must be struck to protect critical intelligence \u2062while fulfilling the responsibility to keep the American people informed. This episode also serves as a reminder of the critical \u200crole that \u200dcongressional oversight plays\u200d in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-senators-call-on-pentagon-to-revoke-security-clearance-of-official-linked-to-iranian-government-group\/\" title=\"GOP Senators urge Pentagon to revoke security clearance of official tied to Iranian government group.\">safeguarding national security interests<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) defended his call for the Biden administration to declassify all information on a foreign threat. 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