The FBI and Department of Homeland Security leaders have declined to testify publicly at a Senate hearing on global national security threats, a departure from tradition following years of open testimony. Sen. Gary Peters, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee, criticized the decision, calling it a "shocking departure" from tradition. The hearings were scheduled to take place during a significant political transition, as Trump is interviewing candidates to replace FBI Director Christopher Wray and has named South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to succeed Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Majorkas. The Senate committee usually schedules its annual hearing months in advance, and previous hearings have always included a public component. The FBI stated that it had repeatedly demonstrated its commitment to responding to Congressional oversight and being transparent with the American people. The FBI believes the Committee would benefit most from further substantive discussions and additional information that can only be provided in a classified setting. The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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