Security Clearance

With nearly 120K awaiting background investigations, the Dept. of the Navy is taking steps to speed up the backlog.

Troops with clearances who have low credit or overdue bills could be at greater risk of having those clearances revoked.

In an op-ed, retired Adm. William McRaven tore into President Donald Trump over his feud with ex-CIA Director John Brennan.

Jared Kushner's security clearance has been downgraded, a move that restricts him from viewing the president's daily brief.

Revisions to clearance procedures allows sexual assault survivors to keep counseling a secret.

If you're wondering what exceptions the OPM does and does not make in accepting clearances, check out a few cases from Fall...

Senator Tester released this statement after the Office of Management and Budget released its review of the clearance process...

The facility that processes background investigations for security clearances now costs over $1 billion annually.

A bipartisan group of Senators is urging the Senate Homeland Security Committee to strengthen security clearance checks.

Holding a security clearance means being responsible not just for yourself, but for your country.