FBI background checks of presidential nominees, explained

January 15, 2025 - 1:44pm EST
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Confirmation hearings for Cabinet members nominated by President-elect Trump are underway. The FBI conducts background checks focusing on "character and conduct" of the nominees. What's involved?

Jan 15 - 5:00am EST

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows that Americans' support for President-elect Donald Trump's top priorities is split, despite his claims of a mandate for his agenda.

Jan 15 - 4:14am EST

Six of President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees face confirmation hearings Wednesday on Capitol Hill. Some will face easier paths than others.

Jan 15 - 4:13am EST

Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin talks about why he and many of his Republican colleagues believe fire aid for California should only come if there are some strings attached.

Jan 15 - 4:13am EST

Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin talks about why he and many of his Republican colleagues believe fire aid for California should only come if there are some strings attached.

Jan 15 - 4:12am EST

Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio faces confirmation hearings today for his nomination to be secretary of state in the Trump administration. He would be the country's first Latino in the role.

Jan 15 - 4:12am EST

Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio faces confirmation hearings today for his nomination to be secretary of state in the Trump administration. He would be the country's first Latino in the role.

Jan 15 - 4:12am EST

Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio faces confirmation hearings today for his nomination to be secretary of state in the Trump administration. He would be the country's first Latino in the role.

Jan 15 - 4:12am EST

Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio faces confirmation hearings today for his nomination to be secretary of state in the Trump administration. He would be the country's first Latino in the role.

Jan 14 - 5:50pm EST

Democrats in the Minnesota House plan to boycott the state Capitol Tuesday by walking out of the first day of the legislative session. This after Republicans say they hold political control.