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Trump signs order targeting law firm Perkins Coie

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to suspend security clearances for Perkins Coie lawyers.
The executive order claims Perkins Coie engaged in "dishonest and dangerous activity," particularly during Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign.
Trump described signing the document as an "absolute honor" and criticized the firm's actions as weaponization against political opponents.
The order mandates relevant agency heads to begin suspending active security clearances held by Perkins Coie employees.

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