Ex Trump intel official Sue Gordon says bypassing FBI for Cabinet picks is "risky for America"

Breaking down Trump's cabinet picks to head defense and national intelligence

Concern is growing on Capitol Hill as lawmakers react to some of President-elect Donald Trump's prospective cabinet nominees. Margaret Brennan explains.

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Trump's pick for top intel job has been accused of 'traitorous' parroting of Russian propaganda

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Many obstacles to Trump’s mass deportation promise: Ex-ICE official

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Trump sues CBS News; network says suit "completely without merit"

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Nikki Haley says she had 'no interest' in Trump Cabinet role

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Canada alleges Indian Home Minister Amit Shah ordered campaign targeting Sikh separatists

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Malcolm X’s family sues FBI, CIA and NYPD over his murder

The family of the murdered black civil rights activist accuses the agencies of having a role in his death.

Ex-employee sues Suns, cites multiple allegations

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Loyalty the key as impulsive Trump picks team for America First agenda

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Trump’s ex-chief of staff says he is a fascist and would govern as a dictator

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Trump says "border czar" will be Tom Homan, ex-immigration enforcement chief

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US election briefing: Trump demands Senate streamline his cabinet picks as recruitment begins

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What Trump's Cabinet picks so far signal about his second term

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Taking a 'blowtorch' to government: Trump's Cabinet picks will help carry out his agenda

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Thune faces first Trump loyalty test

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Tough votes on Trump Cabinet picks could pose big risks for midterm Senate candidates

Lawmakers running for reelection loathe tough votes. And for senators up in purple states in two years, those tough votes are coming early.

Trump attends UFC championship fight in New York, taking a break from Cabinet picks

President-elect Donald Trump attended the UFC heavyweight championship clash at Madison Square Garden

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Sunday shows preview: Republicans ride election momentum as Trump Cabinet picks draw scrutiny

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