Trump Suspends Security Clearances at Prominent Law Firm
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending the security clearances of individuals at New York law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, pending a review of their consistency with national interest. The decision was announced Friday by the White House.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 15-03-2025 05:22 IST | Created: 15-03-2025 05:22 IST
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On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump took decisive action by signing an executive order to suspend the security clearances held by individuals at the New York-based law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison.
The suspension, as announced by the White House, is temporary, pending a comprehensive review to determine if the clearances at Paul Weiss align with national interest priorities. The move reflects ongoing scrutiny over security protocols within institutions tied to public administration.
This latest executive order is part of an effort to ensure that sensitive information remains protected under federal oversight, amid evolving considerations of national security in the legal sector.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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