Tag: Classified Information and State Secrets

Intelligence Chairman Defends His Hints About a Russian Space Weapon

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.