Trump's Transition Team Faces Funding Secrecy and Legal Hurdles

President-elect Donald Trump is refusing to disclose the sources of funding for his transition, breaking with tradition by not signing an ethics agreement that mandates transparency and limits on donations. This has raised concerns about potential foreign influence and conflicts of interest, as Trump also bypasses FBI background checks for nominees, opting for private checks instead. The lack of transparency and adherence to ethics norms has drawn criticism, including from Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who warns it undermines the administration's ability to manage national security and other threats.