The f. B. I. To find ways to deter domestic terrorism. Sen. Durbin mr. Ray, welcome. I would like to ask you a question. Do you know what group was responsible for more homicides from 20002016, more than any other domestic Extremist Group . Dir. Wray not sure, but i think youre about to tell me. Not a trick question. I raise the question because your testimony that was submitted to the committee talked a lot about home grown violent extremists. In an and classified f. B. I. D. H. S. Joint intelligence bulleting in may, 2017, it found that white supremacist extremism poses persistent threat of lethal violence. It went on to say that White Supremacists are responsible for more homicides from 2000 to 2016 than any other domestic extremist movement. Seven members of the committee joined me in writing a letter to you and attorney general barr explaining our concern about whether the f. B. I. And department of justice were taking adequate measures to combat white supremacist violence and min
In an and classified f. B. I. D. H. S. Joint intelligence bulletin in may, 2017, it found that white supremacist extremism poses persistent threat of lethal violence. It went on to say that White Supremacists are responsible for more homicides from 2000 to 2016 than any other domestic extremist movement. Seven members of the committee joined me in writing a letter to you and attorney general barr explaining our concern about whether the f. B. I. And department of justice were taking adequate measures to combat white supremacist violence and minimizing the domestic terrorism threat. The term white supremacist, White Nationalist is not included in your statement to the committee when you talk about threats to america. Theres a reference to racism, which i think probably was meant to include that, but nothing more specific. We live in a world where the neonazis and White Supremacists are taking lives in many places. White supremacists murdered 51 muslim worshipers in new zealand. In 2017,
staggering numbers, nearly 200 mass shootings this year, and counting. the white house calls for action. also tonight, battle for ukraine, russia intensifies attacks while nato finds new allies in finland and sweden. plus america s inflation anxiety, gas price this weekend surge to a new record high. this is the cbs weekend news with jericka duncan. duncan: good evening, i m jericka duncan reporting tonight from buffalo new york. in this place known as the city of good neighbors an outsider is suspected of conducted the nation s latest mass shooting and its deadliest one this year, ten people were killed, three wounded in what officials are calling a racially motivated attack. it happened at this supermarket right behind me. tonight we re learning new details about the suspected gunman peyton gendron. he appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to murder. today in washington president biden condemned the attack. we re still gathering the facts while already the justice
[ banging gavel ] this hearing will come to order. Good morning. We are meeting today to consider the nomination of kirstjen m. Nielsen to be the next secretary of the United States in Homeland Security. I want to thank her, her family. Our senators making introductions later on. I certainly want to call out mrs. Karen kelly, general kellys wife. Shes here also. Showing her support for the nominee. And i know ms. Nielsen will introduce her family in her Opening Statement. Americas facing enormous challenges. Our National Debt exceeds 20 trillion and theres no serious effort being made by either party to significantly reduce the 30year projected deficits that are currently expected to exceed over 100 trillion. Our enemies are on the rise. Russia continues to destabilize its neighbors and is partnering with iran to increase both countries influence in the middle east. The Iranian Nuclear agreement did modify irans behavior. For the worse. North Korea Remains determined to develop the cap
The subcommittee will come to order. Its pleased to welcome acting director Andrew Mccabe to represent the fiscal year 2018 fbi budget request. Often makes headlines whether the topic is terrorism, cyberthreats, espionage or international organized crime. The fbi leads antiterrorism, counterintelligence and National Security efforts while also combatting gangs, financial fraud, Human Trafficking, and public corruption. It is the indispensable partner to state and local Law Enforcement agency and our liaison with federal Law Enforcement partners. Were grateful that the fbi is leading the investigation into the wednesday morning shooting at the congressional baseball practice. We are deeply grateful for the work that your officers do every day and for looking into this terrible tragedy. Were very, very grateful for the work of courageous work of the capital police. The Law Enforcement officers of alexandria who saved a lot of lives that morning and for all the First Responders who came o