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Ex-US National Security Adviser Michael Flynn "lied" about income from Russian companies while renewing his security clearance, a top Democrat says.

Mr Flynn's contacts with Russians dating back to June 2015. his lawyers said he was rejecting its request in response to the current political climate. he published a letter urging the panel's chairman, Jason Chaffetz, to subpoena the documents. Mr Flynn told security clearance investigators that he was paid by US companies, but the trip was actually paid for by Russian state news agency RT. he could face felony charges and up to five years in prison for lying.