What are recess appointments? Here's what to know as Trump looks to fill his Cabinet
With President-elect Trump building his Cabinet, the idea of recess appointments has been floated, but what are they and how can they be used?
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Here's a list of people President-elect Donald Trump has chosen for critical Cabinet posts and top White House jobs.
Why Trump’s Bid for Recess Appointments Is So Unprecedented
A recess, for the Senate, means giving up power to the president — especially the power they share under the Constitution to make appointments to key executive posts, including the president’s cabinet.
John Thune Says Recess Appointments 'On the Table' To Get Trump Picks Through
Trump's cabinet nominations require Senate confirmation, and despite a GOP majority, he may struggle to get his picks approved.
Fact Check Team: What is a recess appointment, and when can President Elect Trump use it?
Even though President-elect Donald Trump won’t be sworn into office for a couple of more months, he's already moving full steam ahead in shaping his new adminis
5 things to know: What are recess appointments? Trump wants them to bypass Senate approval
President-elect Donald Trump has declared a strong intention to use recess appointments in his next term. What are recess appointments?
Trump could try to use an obscure constitutional provision to install controversial nominees with recess appointments
He is reportedly considering triggering an obscure constitutional provision that would allow him to force a recess over the objections of the incoming Republican Senate majority. The move would permit him to put any nominee in place at will.
5 takeaways: Why Trump wants to use 'recess appointments' to bypass Senate approval
President-elect Donald Trump wants the Senate to bypass approval for his Cabinet choices. How is that possible? We'll explain.
What are recess appointments and how could Trump use them to fill his Cabinet?
To allow Trump to make the appointments, Republican senators would have to pass a motion of adjournment with a simple ...
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Presidential appointments: How do they work?
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Trump transition live updates: After RFK Jr pick, President-elect promises a big appointment on Friday
Among his latest choice of loyalists and hardliners to lead the next administration, Trump selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an ...
What are recess appointments and why does Trump want to use them?
Trump's use of recess appointments would bypass the Senate confirmation process for some of the most powerful positions in ...
Trump’s Cabinet And Key Roles: Steven Cheung, RFK Jr. And More Picked By President-Elect
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Members of Trump’s transition team, including incoming Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, discussed the allegation with Hegseth on Thursday, and he said the investigation was related to a consensual sexual ...
President-elect Trump seeks to upend Senate confirmation process
President-elect Donald J. Trump is seeking to circumvent the long and drawn-out process of having to submit nominations to ...
'Enough already': Trump Cabinet choices eat away at the House GOP's tight majority
House Republicans will have a small margin in the chamber next year. Speaker Mike Johnson has warned Trump, who is still ...