NEW : Clinton adviser blasts `` the prism of politics '' around Benghazi . In addition , the report says intelligence officials inaccurately reported that a protest might have led to the attack , and took too long to correct the erroneous reports -- `` which caused confusion and influenced the public statements of policymakers . '' The State Department has been criticized for its handling of security at U.S. diplomatic posts in Libya and Egypt, where militants affiliated with Al Qaeda killed four Americans on Sept. 11. Senate committee finds Benghazi attack was likely preventable . Republicans blast Clinton in addendum to report ; committee leader calls that unfair .
NEW : Clinton adviser blasts `` the prism of politics '' around Benghazi . The State Department has been criticized for its handling of security at U.S. diplomatic posts in Libya and Egypt, where militants affiliated with Al Qaeda killed four Americans on Sept. 11. Senate committee finds Benghazi attack was likely preventable . Republicans blast Clinton in addendum to report ; committee leader calls that unfair .