Trump Team Overruled 25 Security Clearance Denials, Worker Alleges

CHAD DAY / The Associated Press Apr 1, 2019 A career official in the White House security office says people were granted clearances despite "disqualifying issues" in their backgrounds. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump’s Presidency Is Neither Normal Nor Acceptable

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Mar 2, 2018 What we have is a cheesy reality show, set in a stately house, with made-for-television histrionics, backstabbing and major character moves. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

John Kelly Orders Revamp for White House Security Clearances

JONATHAN LEMIRE / The Associated Press Feb 16, 2018 Donald Trump's chief of staff acknowledges mistakes in the handling of abuse allegations against a top aide but puts the onus on the FBI and the Justice Department to provide more timely updates on background checks. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

House Panel Will Investigate Rob Porter Case

DEB RIECHMANN and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Feb 14, 2018 Lawmakers want to know why Porter was allowed to continue as White House staff secretary despite being accused of spousal abuse. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Intelligence Chief Blasts Security Clearance System

DEB RIECHMANN / The Associated Press Feb 13, 2018 Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats comments as questions swirl about how a top White House aide kept his access to highly sensitive information and the president despite being accused of domestic violence. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

White House Grapples With Fallout From Aide’s Resignation

JONATHAN LEMIRE / The Associated Press Feb 11, 2018 Senior staff is deployed to defend President Trump's and chief of staff John Kelly's reactions to spousal abuse allegations against Rob Porter. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

White House Response to Abuse Claims Underscores Victims’ Fears

JULIET LINDERMAN / The Associated Press Feb 10, 2018 Trump's words after the Rob Porter resignation serve as a high-profile illustration of the obstacles many women face in speaking out about their experiences. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

John Kelly Under Scrutiny After a Senior Aide’s Resignation

JONATHAN LEMIRE, CATHERINE LUCEY and JILL COLVIN / The Associated Press Feb 9, 2018 Questions are swirling about the White House chief of staff's defense of an aide he fought to keep in a sensitive West Wing job after the official was accused of abuse by two ex-wives. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Trump Aide Quitting in Reaction to Wife-Abuse Allegations

The Associated Press Feb 7, 2018 Two former wives accuse Rob Porter of physical and verbal abuse. The White House staff secretary calls the charges “outrageous” and “simply false.” Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )