
Pentagon revokes security clearance of former Air Force chief
August 7, 2026 / 11:31 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google The Pentagon revoked former U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall's "eligibility" to access…
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More recently, a federal judge sentenced a Massachusetts Air National Guard member to 15 years in prison in 2024 for leaking classified military documents about the war in Ukraine. "Those who violate that trust forfeit the privilege of access and any role requiring it." It's not the first time the Trump administration has revoked security clearances, including of 37 then-current and former national security officials last year.
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More recently, a federal judge sentenced a Massachusetts Air National Guard member to 15 years in prison in 2024 for leaking classified military documents about the war in Ukraine.
according to CBS News — Latest"Those who violate that trust forfeit the privilege of access and any role requiring it." It's not the first time the Trump administration has revoked security clearances, including of 37 then-current and former national security officials last year.
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