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>> that was a quick break. let's listen to the white house briefing. >> given the unusual nature of these circumstances, a number of false reports floating around, we want to try to explain as best we can within our security limitations how the background investigation process works and then talk about rob porter and how -- how his situation fits in that process. background investigation process is a background for investigating a white house staffer's conduct before joining the white house. it's run by the white house and law enforcement communities. it's thorough, plex and takes time. it tak...

And then we'll take your questions. our normal policy consistent with the policies of past administrations is to not comment on background checks and security clearances. given the unusual nature of these circumstances, when a number of false reports floating around, we wanted to try to explain as best we can within our security limitations how the background investigation process works and talk a little bit about rob porter and how his situation fits within that process. background investigation process is the process for evaluating allegations about a white house staffer's conduct prior to i...

>> yes, we do believe there were some problems. >> reporter: the company in question is now under investigation for repeatedly failing to con can duct quality background checks. >> do you believe you're catching most of the fraud, mr. mcfarland, or do you believe there's more? >> i believe there may be considerably more. >> reporter: alarming when you consider at least 18 employees have been convicted of falsifying background checks. in one case a record certificse faked 1,600 credit checks she never completed. even worse, this woman's own background check to get her job had been faked by anot...

Defend him against these allegations which he denies. as you point out the allegations include excessive drinking on the job, overprescribing pills and creating a hostile work environment. sarah huckabee sanders asked specifically about the allegations today. take a look at how she responded today. >> sit the position of the administration that the people who raised these allegations are lying? >> that's not what i said. i said we've done multiple background checks have taken lays and we are continuing to look at the situation. >> do you not find them credible in other words, these allegations...

Female employee's door during overseas trip sources say. va nominee ronny jackson facing hostile working environment allegations. in the face of the allegations the white house is just now digging in and starting to mount a defense of jackson. here's press secretary sarah huckabee sanders' attempt at that this afternoon. >> dr. jackson's record as a white house physician has been impeccable. in fact, because dr. jackson has worked within arm's reach of three presidents, he's had more vetting than most nominees. we are continuing to look at the situation. i can only speak to some of the persona...