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Trump reportedly ordered officials to upgrade Jared Kushner's security clearance

The New York Times reports the president directed that Jared Kushner, his son-in-law and senior adviser, receive a top-secret security clearance, reportedly overruling objections from intelligence officials, the White House chief of staff, and the president's top White House lawyer. His attorney says Kushner's clearance "was handled in the regular process with no pressure from anyone." Paula Reid reports.
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