Global Politics Report Editorial
Mamdani gets federal security clearance after 9 months as NYC mayor
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani received federal security clearance on Wednesday, nine months after he entered office. “I have my security clearance now,” Mamdani told reporters in a Wednesday press conference. With the new clearance, Mamdani is able to review classified documents. A spokesperson for Mamdani said before he was issued the credentials, Mamdani…
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Source: The Hill
Politics desk: Government
Published: Sep. 30, 2026 at 06:35 PM ET
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Original source: The Hill