National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan expressed surprise over House Intelligence Committee Chair Mike Turner's public announcement of a scheduled classified briefing for Congress members concerning an urgent national security threat linked to a destabilizing foreign military capability. This briefing, set to involve the 'Gang of Eight' and other ranking members, aims to address concerns raised by Turner about a serious national security threat, the specifics of which remain undisclosed. Reports from various members of the House Intelligence Committee described the threat as 'disturbing', a 'longer-term concern', 'not a today thing', and 'a serious issue but not an immediate crisis'. CNN has identified the threat as a 'highly concerning and destabilizing Russian capability'. Sullivan has offered to personally brief the intel committee members, emphasizing the unusual nature of the situation and the importance of the upcoming meeting.
WATCH: National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan refuses to comment on 'national security threat' https://t.co/pyzFfQ35SG
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan responds to House Intel Chair Mike Turner (R-OH) warning of a “serious national security threat”: “I am a bit surprised that Congressman Turner came out publicly today in advance of a meeting on the books for ... tomorrow.” https://t.co/bCLemmPC0j
🇷🇺🇺🇸⚡ Politico's National security reporter, Alex Ward: “Spoke with 3 HPSCI members on the intel. One said it’s “disturbing.” Another said the issue is a longer-term concern, “not a today thing.” And a 3rd confirmed “it’s a serious issue but not an immediate crisis.”… https://t.co/mu5bBSDMbo
BREAKING - AMERICA IN DANGER: White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan addresses House GOP Intelligence Chair Mike Turner’s warning of a potentially “serious national security threat," says he can't say anything publicly. WATCH https://t.co/V71P86I1NH
Three Members of the U.S. House Intelligence Committee have told Politico that the National Security Threat caused by a New Russian Capability is “Disturbing” but that it is a Longer-Term Concern “Not a Today thing” and that, “It is a Serious Issue but not an Immediate Crisis.”
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan plans to meet with a group of senior members of Congress after one top Republican warned publicly of an unspecified “serious national security threat.” https://t.co/iQSCt9cVPe
Three members of the House Intelligence Committee say that the National Security Threat is "disturbing", "a longer-term concern and not a today thing" and "it’s a serious issue but not an immediate crisis" https://t.co/umEBIxBVnA
🚨 BREAKING! National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan gives update. "An urgent matter regarding DESTABILIZING FOREIGN MILITARY CAPABILITY." https://t.co/vIAZ3ySqck
#BREAKING There is an unknown U.S. “national security threat”. U.S. House Intelligence Committee says it’s aware of a “serious national security threat,” calls on Biden to make it public. CNN says the threat is a “highly concerning and destabilizing Russian capability.”
Spoke with 3 HPSCI members on the intel. One said it’s “disturbing.” Another said the issue is a longer-term concern, “not a today thing.” And a 3rd confirmed “it’s a serious issue but not an immediate crisis.” Still unclear what *it* is, though.
U.S. National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan has stated that the “Gang of Eight” consisting of Leaders of each of the Two Parties from both the Senate and House of Representatives as well as other Ranking Members will hold a Meeting tomorrow to discuss today’s “National Security… https://t.co/fxFCvVbzl8
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan pressed on House Intel Committee Chair Mike Turner’s statement about a potential urgent “serious national security threat.” https://t.co/j1b5soH4PD
Jake Sullivan: "I am a bit surprised that Congressman Turner came out publicly today" to announce a potential national security threat he is going to be briefed about tomorrow https://t.co/x8JUPvIdDN
Something unusual unfolding in DC. White House NSA Sullivan says he made a rare offer: to personally brief intel committee members in Congress on a serious national security issue Briefing scheduled tomorrow. Sullivan says he's surprised to hear Turner talking publicly today https://t.co/PTZ4XIA0Xw
U.S. reportedly faces "a serious national security threat," per the House Intelligence Committee member Mike Turner. He says all members of Congress have access to info. Currently unclear what it is,per CNBC.
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan says he's "a little bit surprised" House Intel Committee Chair Mike Turner scheduled a classified briefing for Members of Congress regarding "an urgent matter with regard to a destabilizing foreign military capability" https://t.co/WBfJnLXpXI