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Sep 17, 2025 Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard revoked Joel Willett's security clearance as part of a wider purge Corroborated Power and Authority
The clearance action showed executive control over intelligence access being used in a way that raised concerns about political retaliation.
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- Revocation of Security Clearance for Ex-CIA Officer Joel Willett — Joel Willett, a former CIA officer, had his security clearance revoked by the Trump administration's director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard.
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Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19
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