Representative Michael R. Turner, who drew criticism last week after releasing a cryptic statement about a new threat, said he wanted to avoid “an international crisis.”
Tag: Classified Information and State Secrets
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White House Clashed With Justice Dept. Over Special Counsel Report
Previously undisclosed letters show a testy exchange over whether the Justice Department violated its own guidelines in releasing a report with comments disparaging President Biden.
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Russia’s Antisatellite Technology Poses No Immediate Threat, White House Says
“We are not talking about a weapon that can be used to attack human beings or cause physical destruction here on earth,” a White House spokesman said.
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U.S. Has New Intelligence About Russia’s Nuclear Capabilities
A congressman’s cryptic statement about the development set Washington abuzz about what the intelligence was and infuriated White House officials.
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Review of Sensitive Issues Slows Potential Release of Biden Transcript
A lengthy interview with a special counsel who questioned the president’s memory included discussion of classified material, security arrangements and topics potentially subject to executive privilege.