1. President Trump is considering revoking the security clearances of former officials who have criticized his refusal to confront Russia over election interference.

The White House confirmed that Mr. Trump’s deliberations include John Brennan, the former C.I.A. director, above left; James Comey, who was fired as F.B.I. director last year; and James Clapper, the former director of national intelligence, among others. (According to a person briefed on the matter, Mr. Comey has not had a security clearance for about a year.)

Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the White House press secretary, said they “politicized and in some cases monetized their public service and security clearances.”