Many who pursue a White House career have a political background, or at least an interest in politics, but there are some who don't who still play a vital role in the success of an administration.

Enhanced background checks have blocked thousands of gun sales to people under the age of 21 and those convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence crimes in the past year, the White House said on ...

The White House has quietly told the FBI to halt background checks on dozens of the president's top staffers and has transferred the process to the Pentagon, sources say.