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Headline Roundup August 16th, 2018

Trump Pulls Security Clearance of ex-CIA Director John Brennan

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President Donald Trump has revoked the security clearance of ex-CIA Director John Brennan. Trump attributed his decision to Brennan's role in the early stages of the Russia probe.

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Trump pulls security clearance of ex-CIA Director John Brennan
Trump pulls security clearance of ex-CIA Director John Brennan

Politico

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President Donald Trump on Wednesday revoked the security clearance of former CIA Director John Brennan, who has become a harsh critic of the president, and appeared to be targeting others who have disagreed with the administration.

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OPINION: Trump is wrong to suspend John Brennan's clearance
OPINION: Trump is wrong to suspend John Brennan's clearance

Washington Examiner

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John Brennan has made some very ill-advised comments in recent months, but President Trump should not have suspended the former CIA director's security clearance. Allowing his understandable offense at Brennan's frequent and ferocious criticisms to drive his policy decisions, Trump has put his ego before the national interest.

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Trump ties revoking Brennan clearance to Russia probe
Trump ties revoking Brennan clearance to Russia probe

The Hill

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President Trump in an interview attributed his decision to revoke ex-CIA Director John Brennan's security clearance to his role in early stages of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.

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