Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming wants the Department of Energy to launch an internal review of its security clearance process after the firing of Sam Brinton, a nonbinary nuclear waste official who faces charges of stealing airport luggage.
Mr. Barrasso, the top Republican on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, said he needs to learn more from Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the vetting processes.
“It is clear as day that felons should not hold security clearances,” Mr. Barrasso told Fox News Digital. “For months, I’ve been demanding answers from the Department of Energy on their failed security clearance process.