What are recess appointments? Here's what to know as Trump looks to fill his Cabinet
he has publicly voiced his desire to use the recess appointments process. Republicans on Capitol Hill have voiced their desire to confirm Trump’s nominees as soon as possible in the new year. South Dakota Sen. John Thune, elected as the Republican Senate ...
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.
Trump demands Senate Republicans allow recess appointments as they elect new leader
As Senate Republicans prepare to vote Wednesday on a new majority leader, Trump is already weighing in with demands for recess appointments.
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Opinion | Trump’s Recess-Appointment Scheme
Hence, Mr. Trump’s interest in bypassing them. Because the Founders had to travel to and from the national capital by horse, they also granted the President the power “to fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the Recess of the Senate.
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’s demand for recess appointments faces headwinds following controversial Cabinet picks
Multiple Senate Republicans have voiced concerns about some of the president-elect's Cabinet picks, saying they plan to vet the nominations accordingly.
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.
Trump Cabinet picks: Here’s who’s on the list to carry out his agenda
President-elect Trump is assembling his Cabinet and senior staff for his second term in the White House before taking office in January. Trump must nominate leaders for 15 government agencies and other top administration jobs that require Senate confirmation,
Thune Says ‘All the Options’ Are on the Table to Confirm Nominees after Trump Demands Recess Appointments
Thune is skeptical that senators would back the recess-appointment process if they were opposed to a given nominee’s confirmation.
Trump delivers Thune his first big test as Senate GOP leader
Trump’s eyebrow-raising Cabinet nominees and the threat of recess appointments are putting the incoming Senate leader between ...
Senate GOP leadership candidates scramble to support Trump’s demand for recess appointments
John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.), who are all running to become the next Senate GOP leader, say they will do ...
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Sen. Thune gearing up for confirmation hearings
Governor Kristi Noem’s appointment as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security is raising questions for some, but ...
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Moskowitz Pushes Back Against 'Recess Appointments'
Taking to social media to speak out about recess appointments, Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D) suggested that this could ...
Why John Thune has the hardest job in Congress
The incoming Senate majority leader is going to have at least three fights on his hands to confirm Donald Trump’s latest ...