Press Releases
“It's unacceptable that it took almost a year after the election to notify states that their elections systems were targeted, but I'm relieved that DHS has acted upon our numerous requests and is finally informing the top elections officials in all 21 affected states that Russian hackers tried to breach their systems in the run up to the 2016 election..."
WASHINGTON - Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr (R-NC) and Vice Chairman Mark Warner (D-VA) today made the following announcement on the testimony of Michael Cohen:
“We were disappointed that Mr. Cohen decided to pre-empt today’s interview by releasing a public statement prior to his engagement with Committee staff, in spite of the Committee’s requests that he refrain from public comment. As a result, we declined to move forward with today’s interview and will reschedule Mr. Cohen’s appearance before the Committee in open session at a date in the near future. The Committee expects witnesses in this investigation to work in good faith with the Senate.”
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Statement on Senate Passage of Russia Sanctions
Jul 27 2017
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and a member of the Senate Banking Committee, released the following statement after the Senate voted to approve Russia sanctions legislation, sending it to the President for his signature:
“This bill passed with overwhelming majorities in both the Senate and the House, sending a strong message to Vladimir Putin that attacks on our democracy will not be tolerated.
“President Trump should sign this bill as soon as it hits his desk. Otherwise, he risks encouraging Russia’s interference in future elections.”
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Statement on House passage of Russia sanctions
Jul 26 2017
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and a member of the Senate Banking Committee, released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted 419-3 to approve legislation sanctioning Russia, Iran and North Korea
Sen. Warner on Presidential Pardons
Jul 20 2017
"Russia's interference in the 2016 elections was an attack on our democracy. Both the Senate Intelligence Committee and Special Counsel Mueller are currently investigating whether any coordination occurred between Russia and individuals associated with the Trump campaign..."
“We are told President Trump raised the subject of Russian interference in our 2016 presidential election and that President Putin told him, in effect, to ‘prove it’..."
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...
Vice Chairman Warner on Intelligence Agencies Returning Copies of Torture Report to SSCI
Jun 02 2017
“The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Study of the CIA’s Detention and Interrogation Program is a thorough, fact-based and straightforward history of the program, the purpose of which was to learn from past mistakes and ensure that these abuses are never again repeated. I am very disappointed that the CIA and ODNI have chosen to relinquish their copies...."
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. .."
Vice Chairman Warner on NSA Announcement
Apr 28 2017
“In recent weeks, I was informed of the decision NSA publicly announced today regarding additional modifications to its FISA Section 702 upstream collection..."
21 Senators to DHS: Do Not Fund Campaign Promises Through Cuts to Security Programs that Keep Us Safe
Trump’s FY18 budget would cut proven security programs to pay for border wall
Apr 07 2017
Trump’s FY18 budget would cut proven security programs to pay for border wall
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..."
Joint Statement from Senate Intel Committee Leaders on Wiretapping Evidence at Trump Tower
Mar 16 2017
“Based on the information available to us, we see no indications that Trump Tower was the subject of surveillance by any element of the United States government either before or after Election Day 2016..."
“I’ve known Senator Coats a long time, and as a former Committee colleague he has respect and appreciation for the oversight system..."
"I have called Director Pompeo and Chairman Burr to express my grave concerns about what this means for the independence of this investigation."
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.."
Vice Chairman Warner on Iranian Sanctions
Feb 03 2017
“Iran’s ballistic missile test on Sunday was provocative, violating the spirit, and possibly the letter, of the United Nations Security Council Resolution on Iran’s missile program..."
Senate Ranking Members Write to Secretary of Defense & CIA Director Opposing Return to Ineffective, Immoral Policies on Torture & Detention
According to press reports, the Trump Administration is considering an Executive Order that would review a return to torture, re-open CIA black sites, and direct DoD to continue using the prison at Guantanamo Bay
Feb 03 2017
According to press reports, the Trump Administration is considering an Executive Order that would review a return to torture, re-open CIA black sites, and direct DoD to continue using the prison at Guantanamo Bay
