Secret Service chief faces Congress over White House breach
Secret Service Director Julia Pierson confronted lawmakers as the agency faced sharp criticism for failing to stop an intruder from entering the White House grounds. Pierson acknowledged lapses despite earlier encounters with the suspect, and pledged a full review to prevent a repeat incident.
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Chaffetz Presses Secret Service Over White House Breach
Rep. Jason Chaffetz, Utah Republican and chair of the House National Security Subcommittee, pressed Secret Service Director Julia Pierson amid news the intruder penetrated deeper into the White House than earlier believed. He urged decisive force and assured agents he backs their safety measures as the hearing looms. The hearing follows his subcommittee investigation into the Sept. 19 security breach when an intruder scaled the fence and entered the executive mansion.
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