The transition team of president-elect Trump signed an agreement on Tuesday allowing the Department of Justice to conduct background checks on his nominees and appointees after several weeks of delays. This move enables Trump's transition aides and future government staff to obtain security clearances before inauguration day to access confidential information about ongoing government programs. It also allows those nominees requiring Senate confirmation to obtain the background checks sought by legislators before the vote. "The agreement reached with the Department of Justice will ensure that President Trump and his team are ready to begin implementing the America First agenda on day one, which the vast majority of us supported on election day," said Susie Wiles, Trump's appointed Director of the White House Office.