Trump's Intelligence Officials Face Scrutiny Over Yemen Strike Plans

Top intelligence officials under President Trump will brief House lawmakers on global threats to the US, with a focus on plans for military strikes in Yemen. The use of a group text for these discussions, involving key figures like CIA Director John Ratcliffe, is under scrutiny.

Amidst global threats, President Donald Trump's top intelligence officials are slated to brief House lawmakers on Wednesday. They might face questions regarding their use of group texting to discuss potential military strikes in Yemen.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and FBI Director Kash Patel are expected to testify before the House Intelligence Committee. This is part of an annual review focusing on threats such as those posed by China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.

The situation escalated after Ratcliffe and Gabbard participated in a group chat discussing a possible strike on Houthi rebels in Yemen. The National Security Council has launched an investigation, while Trump's efforts continue in foreign policy areas like the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)