Washington – U.S Lawmaker: Paris Attackers Known To American Intelligence, Were On No-Fly List

Washington – House members emerging from a closed-door briefing by top U.S. security officials say they were told that some of the Paris attackers were known to American intelligence.

One lawmaker said that of the attackers who have been identified all but one were on a U.S. no-fly list. The legislator did not know how many of the attackers’ identities have been established.

This lawmaker also said that since last Friday’s attacks, intelligence officials have added another name of a terrorist associated with the attacks to the no-fly list.

The legislators spoke on condition of anonymity to reveal information that was discussed at a classified briefing.

Republican Rep. Mac Thornberry, who is chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, wouldn’t discuss what was said in the briefing. But he said he understands that some of the terrorists who conducted the attacks were known to U.S. officials.

Individuals on the no-fly list, enforced by the Transportation Security Administration, are banned from boarding an American airline or any flight that enters U.S. territory or U.S. airspace.