Senators call for renewed Havana Syndrome assessment after 60 Minutes report [Video]

An ongoing, five-year 60 Minutes investigation into Havana Syndrome sparked new concerns in Washington. 

The March 31 report broadcast on 60 Minutes revealed new evidence of a potential Russian nexus tied to mysterious illnesses suffered by U.S. national security officials. In response, a bipartisan group of lawmakers last week sent a letter to President Biden calling for a “renewed assessment by the U.S. government” of what officials call “anomalous health incidents.” 

“At this time, we recognize that we must not let allegations carry more weight than evidence,” the members of Congress wrote. “However, the 60 Minutes piece presented compelling evidence that warrants further review.”

The letter was signed by, among others, Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees, and Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), chairman of the Select Committee on Intelligence.

“There is no higher priority than the health and safety of American …