Press Releases
Vice Chairman Warner Presses DHS to Publicly Disclose Information on State & Local Election Systems Hacks in 2016
Letter to Secretary Kelly comes one day before Intel Committee open hearing on election security
Jun 20 2017
Letter to Secretary Kelly comes one day before Intel Committee open hearing on election security
Joint Statement from Senate Intel Committee Leaders after Meeting with Special Counsel Mueller
“We had a constructive meeting with the Special Counsel today...”
Jun 14 2017
“We had a constructive meeting with the Special Counsel today...”
Chairman Burr and Vice Chairman Warner Statement on Kushner’s Voluntary Participation in SSCI Investigation
Jun 12 2017
"From the beginning of this investigation we have committed to follow the facts wherever they lead us. This announcement serves to demonstrate that commitment..."
Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence...
Today, as part of the ongoing Senate Select Committee on Intelligence investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 U.S. elections, the Committee voted unanimously to grant...
“The appointment of former FBI Director and respected lawyer Robert Mueller as special counsel for the Russia investigation is a positive development and will provide some certainty for the American people that the investigation will proceed fairly and free of political influence..."
The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence today issued a subpoena for former National Security Advisor Lieutenant General Michael Flynn.
“The President’s actions today are shocking. It is deeply troubling that the President has fired the FBI director during an active counterintelligence investigation into improper contacts between the Trump campaign and Russia. .."
Chairman Burr and Vice Chairman Warner Statement on Kushner’s Voluntary Participation in SSCI Investigation
Mar 27 2017
"From the beginning of this investigation we have committed to follow the facts wherever they lead us..."
Vice Chairman Warner on Flynn Resignation
Feb 14 2017
“Reports that the White House may have been briefed weeks ago on the nature of Gen. Flynn's calls raise deeply troubling questions..."
Vice Chairman Warner on Reports of Communications Between Gen. Flynn & Russian Ambassador
Feb 10 2017
"These reports underscore both the gravity and the urgency of the Senate Intelligence Committees' investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.."
“I am concerned about the signal sent by today’s actions to allow companies to file certain applications with the FSB, the principal Russian intelligence agency..."
SSCI Statement on Inquiry into Russian Intelligence Activities after Committee Meeting Today
Jan 24 2017
"The Committee today agreed to move forward, under terms of reference proposed by Chairman Burr and Vice Chairman Warner, with its inquiry into Russian efforts..."
“This issue impacts the foundations of our democratic system, it’s that important."
“Today’s report is well in line with previous assessments from the intelligence community that Russian officials at the highest levels engaged in an unprecedented level of interference in our elections."
"The actions the President took today are an important step, but preventing Russia from interfering in our elections will require a sustained response from the next administration and from Congress."
President Barack Obama announced he has directed the intelligence community to investigate the cyberattacks that plagued the 2016 election.
Intel committee members asked President Obama to declassify information relating to the Russian government and the U.S. election.
