In the end, it is the Republicans that are going to have to make a decision if these people are qualified for these jobs,” the senator said.

As senators prepare to consider Donald Trump’s picks for his Cabinet, they’ll likely be doing so without the FBI background checks that are staples of the confirmation process

CNN reported that President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is opting to bypass traditional FBI background checks for some cabinet nominees. Instead, they are relying on private companies to vet potential candidates for administration roles.