President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is bypassing traditional FBI background checks for at least some of his Cabinet picks while using private companies to conduct vetting of potential candidates for administration jobs,

Even before taking office, Trump is challenging the Senate , in particular, to dare defy him over the nominations of Matt Gaetz , Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other controversial choices for his Cabinet and administration positions .

President-elect Donald Trump's picks for key Cabinet roles have raised some eyebrows in Washington, D.C. While Trump is elevating some of his most passionate supporters for key roles in his administration,

Over the past week, Donald Trump has made waves in announcing his picks for the top roles in his administration. Several of his closest allies and surrogates have scored spots in his Cabinet, regardless of whether or not they are qualified for the position.