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FBI, DHS to brief lawmakers Tuesday on Orlando attack

By Susan Ferrechio
Published June 13, 2016 7:07pm ET
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FBI, DHS to brief lawmakers Tuesday on Orlando attack
FBI Director James Comey, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and National Counterterrorism Center Director Nick Rasmussen will participate in the briefing. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File) | Andrew Harnik

House lawmakers on Tuesday will receive a classified briefing on the Orlando shooting from FBI Director James Comey and Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson.

House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., requested the members-only briefing about the attack, which was carried out by U.S.-born Omar Mateen, who authorities suspect of being inspired by terrorist groups, including the Islamic State.

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