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The
assessment will be carried out by the Office of the Director of
National Intelligence in coordination with the FBI and
Department of Homeland Security, White House spokeswoman Jen
Psaki said.
"We want fact-based analysis, upon which we can shape policy,"
Psaki told reporters in a briefing.
Psaki said that, in addition to the threat assessment, the White
House would build out capability within its National Security
Council to counter domestic violent extremism, including a
policy review on how the federal government can share
information about the threat better.
The White House also will coordinate relevant parts of the
government to "enhance and accelerate efforts" to address the
issue, Psaki added.
"The January 6th assault on the Capitol and the tragic deaths
and destruction that occurred underscored what we have long
known: the rise of domestic violent extremism is a serious and
growing national security threat. The Biden administration will
confront this threat with the necessary resources and resolve,"
Psaki said.
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Avril Haines as the
Director of National Intelligence, the nation's top intelligence
job.
(Reporting by Nandita Bose, Jeff Mason and Doina Chiacu; Editing
by Will Dunham and Chris Reese)
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