Turner, Michael R

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.”

Republicans Push Hard Line on Russia While Defending Trump’s NATO Comments

Fearful of antagonizing the former president, congressional Republicans downplayed the remarks, instead lauding the former president’s record and criticizing 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.