https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2012/12/18/independent-report-rips-state-dept-for-benghazi-security-failures/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 13:09:16 -0400<![CDATA[An independent inquiry into the attack on the United States diplomatic mission in Libya that killed four Americans on Sept. 11 sharply criticizes the State Department for a lack of seasoned security personnel and relying on untested local militias to safeguard the compound, Congressional and State Department officials said Tuesday night.]]>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:10:51 -0500<![CDATA[Allahpundit]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2012/12/18/independent-report-rips-state-dept-for-benghazi-security-failures-n98403