Some Trump Cabinet picks may have trouble getting clearances. Trump can grant them anyway. Once Trump takes office, he can give security clearances to anyone — even those whose FBI background ...

President-elect Donald Trump’s decision not to do background checks on his Cabinet picks could come back to haunt him, a former FBI assistant director for counterintelligence said in an MSNBC ...

Trump must not dodge FBI checks on cabinet picks, say two former Senate counsels - Some people in Trump’s corner are suggesting allowing private investigators to vet high-level nominees instead ...

President-elect Donald Trump’s decision to skip FBI background checks for some federal appointees is concerning some national security and legal analysts, who say they are a vital step.

The investigations for Cabinet members can include as many as 60 interviews, the former FBI specialist said. Agents and contractors spend 10 days to two weeks on the highest-profile investigations.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has concluded that Jeffrey Epstein killed himself and did not keep a client list, the department determined in a memo released Monday alongside the FBI.

President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is bypassing traditional FBI background checks for at least some of his Cabinet picks while using private companies to conduct vetting of potential ...

FBI confirms Trump cabinet picks targeted with bomb threats, ‘swatting’ An FBI statement says there were ‘numerous’ threats targeting Trump cabinet picks and appointees to his government.

There are 22 Cabinet positions, each requiring Senate confirmation. CBS News also included the divisive vote for FBI director, which is not a Cabinet role, in our tally.

Facebook X Reddit Email Save. President-elect Donald Trump’s decision not to do background checks on his Cabinet picks could come back to haunt him, a former FBI assistant director for ...