Press Releases
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
Senators Introduce Legislation to Codify NSC Membership
Addresses issues raised by President Trump's move to diminish roles of intel, military experts
Feb 02 2017
Addresses issues raised by President Trump's move to diminish roles of intel, military experts
“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..."
“I appreciate Ms. Haspel’s many years of service at the CIA, yet I want some reassurance from her that she intends to comply with both the spirit and the letter of the law..."
Sen. Warner Announces Legislation to Codify Membership on the National Security Council
Addresses issues raised by President Trump's move to diminish roles of intel, military experts
Feb 01 2017
Sen. Warner will introduce legislation to address issues raised by President Trump's move to diminish roles of intelligence and military experts on the NSC.
Intel Committee Members to Trump: Read the Torture Report
“To avoid making the mistakes of the past, it is of the utmost importance” that Executive Branch review the full 6,700-page Committee report before considering resumption of detention and interrogation activities
Jan 26 2017
Vice Chairman Warner led seven members of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence today in urging President Trump to read the classified version of the Committee’s 2014 report on the CIA detention and interrogation program...
“A ban on torture is not simply a matter of policy – it is U.S. law. I will not accept any attempt by this Administration to circumvent that policy, directly or through others."
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..."
Vice Chairman Warner on Pompeo Confirmation
Jan 23 2017
Sen. Warner issued this statement after the Senate voted 66-32 to confirm Rep. Mike Pompeo as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
“This issue impacts the foundations of our democratic system, it’s that important."
"I know he shares a deep respect for our intelligence professionals as well as an understanding of the important oversight role provided by Congress, and his perspective as a former ambassador to Germany gives him a realistic understanding of Russia’s history of nefarious activities."
“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 Obama Signs Sen. Warner's Bill to Honor OSS Veterans
Veterans of the WWII-era Office of Strategic Services will be recognized with the Congressional Gold Medal
Dec 15 2016
Veterans of the WWII-era Office of Strategic Services will be recognized with the Congressional Gold Medal
