August 10, 2026 · Executive Power & Institutional Control

Well supported

Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall Says He Will Sue to Get His Clearance Back — 'You Stand Up to Bullies'

Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said on Aug. 10, 2026 that he will sue to force the administration to restore the security clearance it revoked on Aug. 7 after claiming he disclosed sensitive information about...

August 19, 2025 · Executive Power & Institutional Control

Confirmed

Gabbard Strips Security Clearances From 37 Current and Former Intelligence Officials

On August 19, 2025, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard revoked the security clearances of 37 current and former national security officials, acting at President Trump's direction. Those named included Maher...

January 24, 2025 · Executive Power & Institutional Control

Confirmed

Security-Clearance Revocations Turn Intelligence Access into Political Retaliation

On January 24, 2025 (with at least one source dating the action to January 20), the administration revoked or directed the revocation of security clearances for 51 former intelligence officials who had signed a 2020...