NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Rob Kelner of the law firm Covington and Burling about the vetting process for presidential nominees. President-elect Donald Trump has moved with lightning speed to ...

Before they can be selected as a running mate, vice presidential contenders undergo a vetting process that seeks to unearth their darkest secrets − and even those of their family, friends and ...

The move follows a condensed vetting process that lasted just a couple weeks. Retired attorney James Hamilton helped vet vice presidential candidates for four Democratic presidential nominees - Al ...

President Donald Trump is granting temporary, six-month security clearances to incoming White House officials who have not completed the vetting process typically required before being allowed to ...

Around this time eight years ago, much of the political world marveled at the fact that Donald Trump was making Cabinet choices without bothering to scrutinize or vet any of the choices.

In the last two years, vetting has become more comprehensive than ever, including contacting more clients and meeting more partners. Candidates also spend more time in the interview process and ...

WASHINGTON – So you want to be vice president? Prepare for one of the most invasive reviews of your personal life in American politics. Before they can be selected as a running mate, vice ...