Investigating U.S. spy agencies and China's control of critical minerals

One expert highlights the strategic vulnerability of China's control over critical minerals used in manufacturing various electronic devices, including smartphones. The economic power of the United States is considered essential to its safety, and the intelligence community should be concerned. Seamus Hughes, an expert on terrorism, shares insights on how congressional investigations work and discusses the importance of hiring experienced investigators and good writers. The new House Select Committee on January 6 and its staff director, David Buckley, also draws attention. The summary emphasizes the need for a nonpartisan approach and mentions the emotional testimony of police officers during the first hearing on January 6. It further highlights the importance of document requests, the potential for unearthing new information from interviews, and the timeline of the investigation. Finally, it explores the implications of potential intelligence failures leading up to January 6 and the role of intelligence assessments in addressing the issue.