Trump transition signs MOU with DOJ to facilitate FBI background checks
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 certain individuals chosen for the incoming administration.
Trump opts for conventional DOJ screenings of nominees and transition team members
The president-elect delayed the process but now says it is a key step for deploying his team into federal agencies.
Trump team advances into new transition phase with Justice Department agreement
The new memorandum allows Trump's team to submit background checks and security clearances for his appointees and Cabinet nominees. It will also help give the Senate the information it needs before confirming the nominees in January.
Donald Trump transition team strikes MOU with Justice Department
The Donald Trump – JD Vance transition team is announcing a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Justice. The agreement struck Tuesday will allow the incoming administration’s appointees to be vetted, according to incoming Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
Trump team signs agreement with Justice Department for background checks for administration picks
There was bipartisan pressure on Trump to have FBI background checks of his Cabinet picks. Some have been under scrutiny over personal issues.
Trump signs MOU with Biden White House for next phase of transition
After a lengthy delay, President-elect Trump has signed off on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the White House, which will allow officials to meet with counterparts at departments and agencies ahead of the January transition of power.
Trump team signs transition MOU but refuses GSA’s tech services
GSA traditionally provides IT services that facilitate “secure connectivity and collaboration” between transition teams and the federal government,” but the Trump team has chosen to forgo using them.
Trump Transition Team Signs DOJ Agreement to Allow Vetting of Picks
President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team said Tuesday they had signed an agreement with the US Department of Justice which would allow the agency to begin vetting potential picks for the incoming administration.
Trump transition signs agreement with DOJ
The Trump-Vance transition has signed an agreement with the Department of Justice allowing the transition team to “submit names for background checks and security clearances,” the transition said in a statement Tuesday.
Trump team signs an agreement with the DOJ for security clearances
The new agreement will help Trump officials on agency landing teams access classified information needed to prepare to take over on Jan. 20.
Trump agrees to Justice Department background checks for his Cabinet nominees
Trump's political appointees could undergo FBI background checks after the transition team entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Justice Department.
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