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Top Intelligence Officials to Testify Before Senate Panel as Iran War Escalates
Officials face scrutiny over outdated intelligence that led to a missile strike killing 165 in Iran and questions on FBI leadership amid rising domestic terror threats, lawmakers said.
- On Wednesday, top intelligence officials testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee regarding the Iran war and domestic terror threats, facing lawmakers' questions about military strategy and the FBI's capacity to prevent attacks.
- A preliminary Pentagon report blames 'outdated intelligence' from the Defense Intelligence Agency for a U.S. missile strike that hit an Iranian elementary school, killing over 165 people, though the White House says the incident remains under investigation.
- Joe Kent, former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned Tuesday, stating he could not 'in good conscience' support the war and disputed claims that Iran posed an imminent threat to the nation.
- Scrutiny over FBI Director Kash Patel's leadership follows elevated terrorism concerns, including recent attacks in Texas and Virginia, while AAA reports gas prices have risen to $3.84 per gallon, a 25% increase since the conflict began.
- Thursday's House hearings will focus on internal administration debates, as Democrats and Republicans seek clarity on the war's rationale and endgame in the Middle East amid ongoing scrutiny of the conflict's justification.
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