Former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to Lose Top-Level Security Clearance Status

The US Secret Service announced that it would not renew former Director Kimberly Cheatle's top-level security clearance, following her resignation last year amidst mounting scrutiny over security issues. The decision was made by the agency in accordance with its procedures for handling personnel clearances. This comes after a period of intense investigation and public scrutiny surrounding securirty concerns during her tenure as head of the Secret Service.