Trump Team Agrees to FBI Background Checks for Nominees
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Republican senators are advocating for a 'normal process' to confirm President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees, emphasizing the importance of thorough vetting, including FBI background checks. However, there is division among GOP members on the necessity of these checks, with some expressing confidence in alternative vetting methods. The nomination of Kash Patel to lead the FBI is particularly contentious, with some senators supporting Trump's choice and others preferring to wait for the confirmation process to unfold.
- GOP senators seek 'normal process' to confirm Trump nominees, torn over FBI background checks ABC News
- Trump Team Signs Agreement to Allow F.B.I. Background Checks for Nominees The New York Times
- Trump team signs an agreement with the DOJ for security clearances NPR
- Trump transition green-lights FBI background checks for incoming staff POLITICO
- Trump team agrees to DOJ background checks for nominees Axios
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