Tips for Maintaining Your Security Clearance
For government employees, contractors, and any other individuals whose roles require access to classified information, obtaining a security clearance is just the first step. The…
Tumblin continues to seek justice as FBI whistleblower
WASHINGTON, D.C. — July 30 marks the 12th annual National Whistleblower Day, a year following Summit Point resident Teresa Tumblin’s move to submit her nearly decade-long…
The Pentagon’s Handling of J6 Response Assessment with Captain Tim Nick
The Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – In this edition of The Hard Truth, Tony Shaffer welcomes Captain Timothy Nick, who blew the whistle on the Pentagon’s handling of the…
Will an Ex-Fidelity Advisor’s Reg BI Suit Catch the SEC’s Eye?
A financial advisor’s whistleblower lawsuit alleging Fidelity Investments prioritized its own profits over clients’ best interests could potentially prompt the Securities and…
Past Drug Use Remains a Problem for Security Clearances in 2024
Currently, 24 states have legalized or at least decriminalized recreational use of marijuana, while another 14 states have legalized or decriminalized it for medical reasons.…
Pentagon Leaker Jack Teixeira Accepted Plea Deal – Could Face 16 Years in Prison
Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira agreed to a plea deal on Monday that could see the 22-year-old sentenced up to 16 years in prison. According to the plea…
Navigating the Security Clearance Processing Backlog
There is little instant gratification within the Security process. The persistent ebb and flow of security clearance processing times is understood first and foremost through a…
When you leave service in national security, you just can’t go work anywhere.
National security eyebrows shot up last month when a former FBI counterintelligence special agent received a four-year prison sentence. Why? He had gone to work for a Russian…
Mental health not costing many troops security clearances, data shows
For years, military leaders have insisted that troops in need of mental health care should reach out without worrying it will adversely impact their professional path. Yet despite…
Continuous vetting for trust and security clearance is easier said than done
Growing numbers of federal employees are about to come under what’s known as continuous vetting. Public databases automatically monitored by security officials to make sure you…