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Politics & Government

Whistleblower Says White House Overturned 25 Denied Security Clearances

6:58pm April 01, 2019

by Brian Naylor

More than two dozen people, including two current senior officials, received security clearances after their initial denials were overturned by other top officials.

Former CIA Director John Brennan arrives at a May 2018 Senate hearing. President Trump revoked Brennan's security clearance Wednesday, claiming Brennan was acting "erratic."

Rep. Cummings Demands Explanation For Stripping Ex-CIA Chief's Security Clearance

6:54pm August 16, 2018

by Scott Horsley

The lawmaker's letter was one of several reactions to the decision. Also Thursday, a former special operations forces commander defended John Brennan and asked Trump to revoke his clearance too.

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Former CIA Director John Brennan at a congressional hearing in 2017. President Trump revoked Brennan's security clearance, claiming he was "erratic." Brennan has been one of Trump's harshest critics in the national security community.

Trump Revokes Clearance Of Ex-CIA Boss Brennan, Puts Other Critics On Notice

7:59pm August 15, 2018

by Tamara Keith

In addition to revoking the clearance of former CIA Director and outspoken Trump critic John Brennan, Trump called for a review of the clearances of nine current and former government officials.

House Speaker Paul Ryan said Tuesday that he would not invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to Congress while he is in town.

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Ryan: Trump Threat To Revoke Security Clearances Is 'Trolling People'

2:53pm July 24, 2018

by Kelsey Snell

The House speaker also said he would not invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to address Congress if he visits in the fall: "That's something we reserve for allies."