Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS), the ranking member of the Homeland Security Committee, on Thursday referred to the attack on two National Guard troops in Washington, DC, as an “unfortunate accident,” drawing condemnation from Republicans. “You think that was an unfortunate accident?” interjected Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who was testifying before the panel. “It was a terrorist attack. He shot our National Guardsman in the head.” Rep. Thompson then amended his comment to call it an “u