FBI Director Warns Congress of ‘Diverse’ Threats to US From ‘Myriad Sources’

‘The threat from terrorism is as persistent and complex as ever.’

FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies before the House Appropriations Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington on April 11, 2024. Julia Nikhinson/Getty Images

In testimony to the House Appropriations Committee Thursday afternoon, FBI Director Christopher Wray outlined a concerning landscape of threats against the United States, stressing the challenges posed by a mix of nation-states, hostile foreign intelligence services, criminals, and technology-driven exploits.

According to Mr. Wray, the United States faces an unprecedented range of dangers, from homegrown violent extremists and cyberattacks to the sexual exploitation of children online and human trafficking.