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Security clearance revocation prompts fresh retaliation claims

Former Air Force secretary Frank Kendall says he is talking to lawyers after the administration revoked his clearance, sharpening questions about political retaliation.

Why it matters: Clearance retaliation

First recorded Aug 12, 2026·Meaningfully updated Aug 12, 2026

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