New Security Clearance Rules for Presidential Appointees
This act changes how officials in the Executive Office of the President get access to classified information. The FBI will now make these security clearance decisions, aiming to enhance national security. Citizens can expect more transparency in the vetting process for high-level positions.
Key points
The FBI will now be responsible for granting and revoking security clearances for key presidential appointees.
The President must publicly explain any reversal of an FBI security clearance decision.
The goal is to ensure only individuals fully vetted for national security have access to sensitive information.
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