US media reports: Russia is apparently working on nuclear weapons for space. The statement by a leading US Republican and consistent media reports are causing nervousness in Washington.
Because Russia's new nuclear systems are still being developed, there is no acute danger. Several House Democrats, who are privy to this type of intelligence, sought to calm the public furore following Mike Turner's statement. Other parliamentarians sharply criticized Turner's unusual statement and questioned his suitability as head of the Intelligence Committee.