National Security

Paul Ryan asks Clapper to remove Clinton’s security clearance to classified briefings

By Kelly Cohen

Published July 7, 2016 12:03pm ET

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Paul Ryan asks Clapper to remove Clinton’s security clearance to classified briefings — According to House Speaker Paul Ryan, Hillary Clinton is truly a "liberal progressive" — and that may cause trouble if they two should have to work together. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) | J. Scott Applewhite

House Speaker Paul Ryan has formally asked the Director of National Intelligence James Clapper to remove Hillary Clinton’s security clearance and prevent her from receiving classified intelligence briefings presidential nominees get on national security.

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