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April 27, 2025

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Trump orders investigation into CISA activities through Justice Dept. as part of Krebs security clearance memo

By Sara Friedman / April 11, 2025

President Trump’s memorandum revoking the security clearance of former Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Chris Krebs contains a requirement for the Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security to launch an investigation into the agency’s activities over the past six years.

The April 9 memorandum directs the Attorney General and Homeland Security Secretary “to take all appropriate action to review Krebs' activities as a Government employee, including his leadership of CISA.”

“This review should identify any instances...


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