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Counterterrorism chief says no signs terror groups are exploiting porous U.S. borders; GOP doubtful

Christine Abizaid, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, testifies during a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing on worldwide threats to the United States, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
- The Washington Times

A top Biden administration security official told Congress Wednesday that she has seen no evidence that foreign terrorist groups are trying to sneak operatives into the U.S. through the southern border. In the face of GOP doubts, National Counterterrorism Center Director Christine Abizaid said there is a “vulnerability” along the border with Mexico, but terrorist networks don’t appear to be exploiting it.

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