President-elect Donald J. Trump's transition team signed an agreement with the Justice Department for F.B.I. background checks for senior appointees, reversing initial reluctance.
The vetting process is essential for national security access, but Trump's hostility towards the F.B.I. delayed the signing of the necessary agreement to conduct background checks.
Originally, the Trump team considered using private investigators instead of the F.B.I., potentially circumventing the traditional vetting process for Senate confirmation.
Uncertainties remain about whether all proposed appointees will undergo F.B.I. vetting, raising questions about Trump's commitment to the standard national security protocols.
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