Trump Administration's Intelligence Officials Testify on U.S. Security Priorities

Congressional hearings center on combating fentanyl and human trafficking, with new scrutiny over intelligence practices and U.S.-Russia relations.

FBI Director Kash Patel, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and DNI Tulsi Gabbard are testifying before Congress on national security threats and evolving priorities.
The hearings highlight the administration's focus on domestic concerns, including fentanyl, violent crime, human trafficking, and illegal immigration.
Reports surfaced that top officials shared Yemen military plans in a secure group chat, raising questions about operational security.
A recent Trump-Putin agreement to pause Russian strikes on energy infrastructure signals a potential U.S. policy shift toward Russia.
Officials emphasize adapting to a dynamic global threat landscape, citing narco-trafficking, espionage, and ransomware as key challenges.