Nick Schifrin:

Two officials confirmed to me that Russia recently showcased a new capability in space, Geoff. That is what this threat is all about.

Russia regularly launches space — has space launches. You see one right there. And the officials describe that Russia recently launched a new anti-satellite capability, meaning a satellite that can attack other satellites. The officials tell me that this satellite, which is possibly nuclear-powered, has an electronic warfare capability to target American satellites that are essential for U.S. military and civilian communication.

Now, that public statement that you just referred to right there was from Mike Turner, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. You see him right there. He is a voice for stronger national security, especially for Ukraine, which itself right now is facing serious threats from Russian electronic warfare.

And, of course, this comes as members in the House, especially in the Republican Caucus, are resisting some support for Ukraine against Russia in the ongoing war there. After this statement was released by Turner, Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser, acknowledged that he was actually supposed to brief Turner and others tomorrow about this matter.

The Intelligence Committees had this intelligence about two to three weeks ago, according to the officials I speak to. And they say that, while it is very, very important, it is not in any way imminent, as we heard Speaker of the House Mike Johnson admit today.

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