What is a recess appointment, the power Trump wants from the next GOP leader?
Congressional Republicans are preparing to carry out President-elect Donald Trump's agenda. This weekend, he took to social media saying that the next Senate Republican leader must "agree to recess appointments.
What are recess appointments and how will Trump administration picks be vetted?
Donald Trump has announced many picks this week to join his administration when he becomes US president in January. But those personnel decisions aren't automatic. Even with the backing of the future president,
President Elect Trump's Tweet About Recess Appointments (Updated)
We are only a few days removed from Trump's victory in the 2024 election, and his social media is already causing consternation about constitutional
Why is Donald Trump keen to use “recess appointments”?
Mr Trump made none in his first term. Joe Biden hasn’t made any either. Mr Trump has previously threatened to oblige the Senate to go into recess. The constitution requires each house to seek the other’s permission to adjourn for more than three days.
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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Why Trump Needs Recess Appointments
The Senate has become too slow to confirm officials. It can help things along by adjourning.
Trump hints at pushing through SEC chair with recess appointment
United States President-Elect Donald Trump has suggested he would bypass the Senate confirmation process for appointments in his administration, seemingly including a replacement for Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler.
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 whatever is necessary to allow President-elect
Secret Ballot for Leader Tests GOP Senators in New Trump Era
WASHINGTON—Republican senators’ secret ballot vote Wednesday for a new leader will test how much lawmakers want to shake things up as they enter an era defined by the populist energy that propelled President-elect Donald Trump back to the White House.
Inside the final pitches from Senate GOP leader contenders
All three candidates for Senate GOP leader are making MAGA appeals, committing to more floor debate and amendments and better communication as they make their final pitch ahead of Wednesday's leader elections.
Gaetz Could Get Confirmed Without the Senate: How Recess Appointments Work
Gaetz's confirmation as attorney general may be met with resistance from the Senate. But President-elect Trump may have a way ...
What is a recess appointment?
President-elect Trump has urged the next leader of Senate Republicans to support him in making recess appointments as three ...
Recess appointments could short-circuit Senate opposition to Trump nominees: ANALYSIS
The use of recess appointments to install members of Donald Trump's Cabinet would circumvent a key Senate process, ...
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Thune: Democrat cooperation needed to avoid recess appointments for Trump Cabinet members
John Thune (R-SD) said he'd like to see President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet members go through the standard confirmation ...
Trump picking Gaetz for AG may be loyalty test for senators
President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, is facing a tough Senate confirmation process for the ...
Trump looms over Congress as Republicans pick leaders, plan overhaul
With the GOP on the brink of a governing trifecta in Washington, Trump looms larger than ever, particularly on Capitol Hill, where his influence looks set to grow.