Heads of intelligence agencies tell the U.S. is no safer than in 2011 . Peter Bergen : Intelligence suggests that fewer plots are being directed against the U.S . There 's little sign of terrorists being trained by jihadists overseas , he says . Crowley seemed surprised by this response : `` I have to say , that is not the answer I expected . Bergen : The committee members are correct about stepped up jihadist activity in Afghanistan .
Heads of intelligence agencies tell the U.S. is no safer than in 2011 . Peter Bergen : Intelligence suggests that fewer plots are being directed against the U.S . There 's little sign of terrorists being trained by jihadists overseas , he says . Bergen : The committee members are correct about stepped up jihadist activity in Afghanistan .