Suitcase nukes a Hollywood favorite probably a myth
Congress warns of suitcase nuclear weapons while Hollywood and FEMA spotlight the threat. Officials say such devices would be hard to make and maintain, with real danger coming from improvised devices using stolen material. FBI expert Wahid Majidi doubts current Soviet era nuke programs exist and notes maintenance challenges.
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