Trump Keeps Some JFK Files Sealed Another 180 Days, Citing National Security

President Donald Trump ordered some of the Kennedy assassination files due for release on Thursday to remain sealed for at least another 180 days, citing national security and other concerns.The outcome will leave many researchers disappointed and dismayed. The president wants "full transparency," an aide said, and some 2,800 records will be released in full on Thursday. The president ordered agencies to conduct an immediate review of the remaining material, Trump aides said. The vast majority of objections to declassification came from the CIA and FBI.Scholars, history buffs and conspiracy theorists have been anxiously awaiting the release of the final batch of papers from a collection of nearly 5 million pages. In 1992, Congress ordered all records released within 25 years -- Thursday, Oct. 26 is the deadline -- unless the president orders any of the material sealed to protect national security, law enforcement, intelligence or diplomatic interests. The CIA and other agencies reportedly have been pushing to keep some of the remaining material sealed.  Continue reading...