House committee holds hearing with DHS officials affected by shutdown as airport turmoil continues – live

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by Robert Tait (now) and Tom Ambrose (earlier)
March 25, 2026
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White House denies Trump showed classified material to others on 2022 plane flight.

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The White House has defended President Trump against reports that he displayed a classified map aboard a plane in 2022 while traveling to his New Jersey golf club. According to a letter from a leading Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, Trump also retained a sensitive record from his first term that was restricted to only six people's access. The incident raises fresh questions about Trump's handling of classified material, a central issue in previous legal scrutiny of his conduct. The White House's blanket denial comes as Democrats and observers continue to investigate Trump's stewardship of sensitive government documents. The allegations underscore the ongoing political and legal tensions surrounding presidential security protocols and document management.

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