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Do You Trust Government Employees with Top Secret Security Clearances?

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Here’s the Scoop

In a shocking revelation that underscores the critical need for vigilance in protecting our nation's secrets, a Virginia government employee has been arrested for allegedly attempting to betray his country by sharing classified information with a foreign government. The Department of Justice has announced the arrest of Nathan Laatsch, a 28-year-old IT specialist employed by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) since 2019…

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