Trump Transition 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.

The agreement allows the transition team to submit names for background checks and security clearances, a significant step in the process as Trump assembles his second-term team and prepares to retake power in January.

“Ultimately, this will afford the transition process additional insights, and it facilitates our agency landing teams gaining access to the information they need to prepare for leadership of the federal agencies and departments,” ...