The policy wonk loses his inhibition about scandal.

.. The speaker’s office is even considering offering a House companion measure to a Senate proposal that would revoke security clearance for Clinton and her closest staffers, according to senior GOP leadership aides.

While the idea is mostly symbolic — President Barack Obama would never sign such legislation into law — Ryan’s actions amount to a sea change in tone and posture for the Wisconsin Republican, who tends to favor white papers and budget charts over partisan finger-pointing and scandal-hunting.

.. While Ryan said he wasn’t sure if Congress has the authority to prevent officials from briefing Clinton before the election — that’s probably something only intelligence officials can do — his office is looking at the Senate proposal closely.