Speaker delay halts national security briefings for lawmakers

(The Hill) - The disorder in the House is leaving lawmakers fuming over their inability to stay apprised on national security matters, as it is blocking them from entering classified briefings or meeting with top officials. Lawmakers say they can’t even go into a special room known as the sensitive compartmented information facility or SCIF where they discuss top-secret information with national security officials.  Story continues below:Top Story: Van carrying 65 chihuahuas