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WATCH LIVE: Gabbard, Ratcliffe and Patel testify on worldwide threats in Senate Intelligence hearing

WATCH LIVE: Gabbard, Ratcliffe and Patel testify on worldwide threats in Senate Intelligence hearing

Summary

National security officials from the Trump administration are testifying in congressional hearings about worldwide threats. The main focus includes the war in Iran and the recent mistaken U.S. missile strike on an Iranian school.

Key Facts

  • The hearings involve senior intelligence officials discussing global threats.
  • A significant topic is the war in Iran, particularly a U.S. missile strike on a school.
  • The strike on the Iranian school killed over 165 people.
  • The missile hit was reportedly due to outdated intelligence from the Defense Intelligence Agency.
  • Lt. Gen. James H. Adams, also involved in the hearings, leads the agency responsible.
  • The White House is still investigating the missile strike incident.
  • Recent domestic terror threats include attacks at a Michigan synagogue and Virginia university.

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