Former DHS official says U.S. needs "a whole new model for counterterrorism"

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March 15, 2026
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Former officials called for restructuring US counterterrorism strategy after recent attacks.

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Changes to counterterrorism could affect domestic security measures and surveillance programs that impact daily life.

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Former CIA executive Jonathan Gannon, Biden-era counterterrorism official Sam Vinograd, and energy analyst Kevin Book appeared on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" to discuss recent security and economic developments. The discussion followed two apparent terror attacks in the U.S. this week and rising energy prices. The guests provided analysis on current counterterrorism strategies and energy policy implications. Gannon specifically called for "a whole new model for counterterrorism" in response to the recent incidents.

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