SSCI Worldwide Threats Hearing Produces Contentious Exchanges on Iran War Authority

The annual SSCI Worldwide Threats hearing produced sharp exchanges on Iran war authority. Sen. Bennet predicted 'perpetual conflict.' Sen. Kelly questioned officials about private national security briefings to political donors; Ratcliffe denied the practice. Democrats pressed on the missing election security assessment, the Fulton County raid, and the Gabbard whistleblower complaint. Multiple key questions were deferred to classified session.