More than 30 White House officials have had their security clearances downgraded following a review ordered by Chief of Staff John Kelly. Bloomberg News first reported the number, with President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner losing access to secrets making the biggest splash. Nevertheless, he remains a 'valued member of the team,' White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Tuesday. FALLOUT: Kushner's downgraded clearance is yet more fallout from the DailyMail's report of abuse allegations against former White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter. 'Everyone in the White House is grateful for these valuable contributions to furthering the President’s agenda.

Source: Daily Mail March 01, 2018 00:22 UTC