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Joseph Clancy

Obama Names New Secret Service Chief

President Barack Obama has appointed Secret Service veteran Joseph Clancy as permanent director, after serving the agency in an acting capacity in the last four months.

White House

U.S. Secret Service Plans Raising White House Fence As Deterrent To Jumpers

The U.S. Secret Service has been mulling plans to raise the White House's perimeter fence to enhance security, according to Acting Director Joseph Clancy on Wednesday.

Julia Pierson

Obama's Safety Feared As Secret Service Lapses Raise Questions

The resignation of Secret Service Director Julia Pierson on Wednesday after a series of embarrassing flubs that have outraged lawmakers and shocked the White House, has raised concern on the agency's ability to protect the president.

Obama Administration To Push Through With Taiwan Arms Deal Despite Opposition from China

U.S. Secret Service Chief Julia Pierson On Hot Seat Over White House Security Breaches

U.S. Secret Service Director Julia Pierson was grilled on Tuesday during a Congressional inquiry about the Sept. 19 security breach in which an armed intruder evaded White House security and made it to the executive mansion before getting apprehended.

Scene outside White House Friday as Omar Gonzalez allegedly jumped the fence and ran inside a door.

President Obama Comments For First Time on Friday's White House Break-In

President Obama made his first comments Monday about last week's White House fence jump and break-in. The president said the Secret Service does a great job, adding, "I''m grateful for their sacrifice as they protect me and my children."

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