The move comes after weeks of speculation about whether Trump would follow the normal procedures for presidential transitions for digging into the backgrounds of those proposed for top federal jobs.

President-elect Trump’s transition team announced Tuesday it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Justice Department, which will allow the FBI to conduct background checks for ...

Trump transition team signs agreement with Justice Department to begin background check process for nominees and staff WASHINGTON -- Trump transition team signs agreement with Justice Department ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team on Tuesday signed an agreement to allow the Justice Department to conduct background checks on his nominees and appointees ...

Trump's team says it will "submit names for background checks and security clearances," an agreement typically signed even before the election. The FBI historically vets each cabinet nominee and also ...

Trump's team says it will "submit names for background checks and security clearances," an agreement typically signed even before the election. The FBI historically vets each cabinet nominee and ...

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The MOU will allow Trump’s administration officials to submit their names for background checks and security clearances, a key priority for a bipartisan group of lawmakers after it appeared that ...