The new request from a Democratic chairman came on the heels of a report that Trump had ordered his then-chief of staff to grant a clearance to his son-in-law.
By Rachael Bade and Rachael Bade Congressional reporter Email Bio John Wagner John Wagner National reporter leading The Post's breaking political news team Email Bio Follow March 1 at 12:25 PM Top House investigators are demanding that the White House turn over documents related to its security clearances process by Monday. The move follows an explosive report that President Trump directed his then-chief of staff, John F.
[Trump demanded top-secret security clearance for Jared Kushner last year despite concerns of John Kelly and intelligence officials] During the past two years, when Republicans controlled the House, Cummings repeatedly and unsuccessfully sought information about the White House’s security clearance process amid reports of other irregularities. In mid-December, shortly after Democrats won the House majority, Cummings renewed those requests, and in January, he launched an investigation to increase pressure on White House officials for answers.
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