Witness tells confirmation hearing U.S. is "more vulnerable than it has ever been"

Sep 2, 2026

A witness told a confirmation hearing that the U.S. homeland is "more vulnerable than it has ever been in recent times," blaming both state and non-state adversaries and saying the country is not prepared for evolving threats; the witness also referenced the post-9/11 response and said there is "something of an end to sanctuary of the homeland."

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A witness told a confirmation hearing that "The US homeland is more vulnerable than it has ever been in recent times from a combination of both state and non state adversaries," saying the nation faces growing and changing risks.

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