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Discussion Thread: Counterterrorism & Homeland Security Officials Testify on January 6 Capitol Attack - 03/03/2021 | Live - 10:00 AM EST - Politics

Discussion Thread: Counterterrorism & Homeland Security Officials Testify on January 6 Capitol Attack - 03/03/2021 | Live - 10:00 AM EST - Politics

Discussion Thread: Counterterrorism & Homeland Security Officials Testify on January 6 Capitol Attack - 03/03/2021 | Live - 10:00 AM EST

Posted: 03 Mar 2021 06:42 AM PST

National security and counterterrorism officials testify before two Senate committees about intelligence gathering related to the January 6 U.S. Capitol attack.

The Hearing is scheduled to begin at 10:00am EDT. You can watch live online on

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Hearing schedules typically follow the below format, however, as this is a joint hearing, things may be different:

  • Opening statement by the Committee Chairman Gary Peters (MI-D) and Amy Klobuchar (MN-D)

  • Opening statement by the Committee Ranking Member Rob Portman (OH-R) and Roy Blunt (MO-R)

  • Opening statements by witnesse(s)

    • Melissa Smislova, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary Office of Intelligence and Analysis U.S. Department of Homeland Security
    • Jill Sanborn, Assistant Director, Counterterrorism Division Federal Bureau of Investigation U.S. Department of Justice
    • Robert G. Salesses, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Assistant Secretary for Homeland Defense and Global Security U.S. Department of Defense
    • Major General William J. Walker, USA, Commanding General, District of Columbia National Guard

  • Round of questions from Committee members. Each member is typically afforded 5 minutes to present and receive questions. Order will alternate from majority party to minority party, beginning with the Chairman. Typically there is one round of questions, although a second round can be requested by Committee members

  • Closing statements by the Chairman and Ranking Member

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Discussion Thread: Press Secretary Jen Psaki Holds a Briefing - 03/03/2021 | Live 12:30 PM ET

Posted: 03 Mar 2021 09:09 AM PST

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki briefs reporters and responds to questions.

The Press Conference is scheduled to begin at 12:30 PM ET. You can watch live online on

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