Obtaining a security clearance is typically a long and onerous process that begins with a background check. These can be more or less extensive depending on the level of clearance requested.

In order to qualify for security clearance, a candidate must successfully pass a detailed and thorough background check. The levels of clearance are confidential, secret and top secret.

Issued late on Friday night, a memo titled “Rescinding Security Clearances and Access to Classified Information from Specified Individuals” laid out Trump’s instructions for Biden ...

As for his security clearance, I’m not sure, but I can check back with you.” “Did he pass a background check, do you know?” Collins continued. “I don’t know about the security ...

Key members within Donald Trump’s inner circle are developing a strategy to bypass traditional law enforcement background checks, aiming to secure top-secret clearances for political appointees ...

The legislation will require government officials, company employees and others to undergo background checks to obtain government clearance to handle sensitive information about economic security.