Trump officials to receive immediate clearances and easier FBI vettingTrump's team aims to secure cabinet security clearances directly from the president-elect before FBI checks are implemented post-inauguration, indicating distrust of the bureau.
Former Biglaw Attorney Tells Trump To Eliminate FBI Background Checks For Security ClearanceEpshteyn's memo proposes outsourcing security clearance checks to private firms, raising concerns about potential risks of unchecked appointees.
Trump officials to receive immediate clearances and easier FBI vettingTrump's team aims to secure cabinet security clearances directly from the president-elect before FBI checks are implemented post-inauguration, indicating distrust of the bureau.
Former Biglaw Attorney Tells Trump To Eliminate FBI Background Checks For Security ClearanceEpshteyn's memo proposes outsourcing security clearance checks to private firms, raising concerns about potential risks of unchecked appointees.
Why Does Elon Musk Still Have a Security Clearance?Concerns arise over security checks for potential Trump loyalists in government as the previous administration faced significant risks.Elected leaders do not require security checks, raising issues about accountability and security in government.