Trump Administration Faces Scrutiny Over Security Breach at Congressional Hearings

The Trump administration's top intelligence officials will testify before Congress about the threats facing the U.S. and a recent security breach involving leaked war plans. FBI Director Kash Patel, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and DNI Tulsi Gabbard will address concerns over leaked details of military strikes in Yemen.

Top intelligence officials from the Trump administration are set to testify before Congress this week about looming threats to the United States and a major security breach involving leaked war plans. The hearings, pivotal for transparency, will address sensitive issues that have sparked widespread concern.

Key figures including FBI Director Kash Patel, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard will face intense scrutiny as they appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday and the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday. These back-to-back hearings come in the wake of the accidental leak of sensitive military information.

On Monday, explosive revelations surfaced that national security officials inadvertently shared details of military operations targeting Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen via a group chat. This security lapse has led to a call for accountability and deeper investigations, as the hearings highlight the shifting priorities and threats faced by the administration.

(With inputs from agencies.)