Global Politics Report Editorial

3 Secret Service officials put on leave amid probe into "potential misconduct"

The Secret Service's chief of communications and two other staffers have been placed on leave pending an investigation into "potential misconduct," U.S. officials told CBS News.

Key Data

Key people or organizations: Secret Service, CBS News

Specific figures mentioned: 3

Story focus: 3 Secret Service officials put on leave amid probe into "potential misconduct"

Source context: The Secret Service's chief of communications and two other staffers have been placed on leave pending an investigation into "potential misconduct,"...

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Original source: CBS News