Trump's canceling of 50 security clearances is unprecedented and partisan, experts say
By revoking the security clearances of 50 former officials, Trump appears intent on pleasing his supporters and punishing his perceived enemies.
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Gen. Mark Milley's security detail and clearance revoked, Pentagon says
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Trump’s Pentagon strips Mark Milley of security clearance and guard detail
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Pentagon Removes General Milley’s Security Detail and Revokes His Clearance
The Pentagon has asked its inspector general to review the record and behavior of Gen. Mark A. Milley, the retired chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff who stood up to President Trump in his first ...The New York Times - 6d -
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Trump cuts Fauci's security detail
President Trump on Friday defended the removal of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s security detail, suggesting former government officials should not get indefinite security, even as Fauci and others whose ...The Hill - Jan. 24 -
Trump says he's ready to meet Putin to secure end to war in Ukraine
President Trump has urged Russia's Vladimir Putin to meet as soon as possible to bring an end to the war in Ukraine. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.CBS News - Jan. 24 -
Trump’s health department cancels meetings and pauses communications
Health and Human Services is expected to be overhauled as Robert F Kennedy Jr waits to take department’s reins. US politics live – latest updates . Trump administration appointees are ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
Jamie Dimon says Trump's tariff policy is positive for national security so people should 'get over it'
Dimon did not get into the details of Trump's plans, but said it depends on how the duties are implemented.CNBC - Jan. 22 -
Refugee flights to US canceled after Trump order
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Trump administration cancels travel for refugees approved to resettle in US
Thousands of refugees now stranded around the globe after undergoing lengthy process to be permitted to come to US. US politics live – latest updates Trump to deploy troops to US-Mexico border ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
Trump explains why he revoked Bolton's security clearance
President Trump on Tuesday explained why he revoked former national security adviser John Bolton’s security clearance. “I think there was enough time. We take a job, you take a job, you want to do ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
This student loan relief may be most at risk under the Trump administration, experts say
With President Donald Trump back in the White House, a number of student loan programs face uncertainty. Trump is a vocal critic of debt forgiveness policies.CNBC - Jan. 21 -
Trump moves to revoke clearances for officials who signed Hunter Biden letter
The action was part of a slew of measures signed by President Trump hours after he was sworn in.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Trump's New Tariffs Could Lead To More Expensive Video Games, Expert Says
One of the first executive orders that President Trump discussed on Monday after his inauguration was a new 25% tariff for Mexico and Canada that is expected to become effective February 1 . A ...GameSpot - Jan. 21 -
Trump brushes off TikTok national security concerns while calling for a 50% deal
President Donald Trump notably called for a ban of TikTok during his first term due to national security concerns.ABC News - Jan. 20 -
Tight security measures for Trump's inauguration
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L.A. landlords accused of price gouging say they’re responding to unprecedented demand from wealthy wildfire victims
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Chinese TikTok alternative RedNote could pose greater security risks, experts say
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Inside the security for Trump's second inauguration
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Goodbye, cancel culture; hello 'capitulation culture' under Trump
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Trump and Republicans Cannot Stop Electric Vehicles, Experts Say
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‘This place instilled constant fear in us’: the man who lived next door to the brutal Homs security unit for 50 years
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With Hearings Imminent, Partisan Fight Escalates Over Trump Cabinet
Democrats are demanding that Republicans slow consideration of picks for the new administration until they can review background checks, as the G.O.P. faces major pressure to quickly confirm them.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Questions over attack linger as New Orleans brings in security expert
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'Unprecedented criminal effort': What Trump's lawyers say is in Jack Smith's report
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Johnson says no cuts to Social Security and Medicare to fund Trump's agenda
House Speaker Mike Johnson said cuts to Social Security and Medicare won't be part of the legislative plan being worked out to fund President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.ABC News - Jan. 7 -
Trump’s tariff plans could devolve into hostile trading blocs, this expert says
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