Trump Suspends Security Clearances for Perkins Coie Employees

President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending security clearances for employees at the law firm Perkins Coie, citing its role in the creation of the Steele dossier and alleged unethical practices. The firm, associated with the 2016 Hillary Clinton campaign, hired Fusion GPS to compile the dossier that claimed ties between Trump and Russia, which has since been largely discredited. Trump described the firm's actions as 'weaponization against a political opponent' and announced a review of the firm's diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, alleging discriminatory practices. The order halts federal contracts and access to sensitive facilities and buildings for Perkins Coie employees. This move is part of a broader pattern by Trump to target perceived adversaries from his presidency. Perkins Coie has called the order 'patently unlawful' and plans to challenge it.