McCain eyes classified briefing with STRATCOM chief nominee on Russia, China's actions in space

By Jordana Mishory / September 20, 2016 at 2:41 PM
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain (R-AZ) is considering having U.S. Strategic Command chief nominee Gen. John Hyten provide a classified briefing to the committee about Russia and China's efforts to cripple U.S. operations in space. During Hyten's Sept. 20 nomination hearing , McCain said he found information Hyten provided him during a conversation on Monday "deeply disturbing" and wants the nominee to share it with his Senate colleagues. "I'm not one who enjoys these classified briefings but I’m...

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