Official announcements or schedules from the Senate Homeland Security Committee

FBI Director Wray, DHS Secretary Mayorkas Refuse Public Testimony at Annual Senate Hearing

Nov 21, 2024, 02:44 PM

FBI Director Christopher Wray and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas have refused to testify publicly at the Senate Homeland Security Committee's annual hearing focused on threats to the homeland. This refusal has led to the sudden postponement of the hearing, with both officials citing a preference for classified briefings instead. The move has drawn criticism from both sides of the political spectrum, with Senators expressing outrage over the lack of transparency and accountability. Senate Chairman Gary Peters emphasized the importance of public testimony, stating that the American people deserve transparency on these critical issues like national security threats and border vulnerabilities.