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.
What are recess appointments, and can Donald Trump use them?
President-elect Donald Trump has asked the Senate to allow him to use recess appointments to install his picks for high-level positions as he has already tapped some controversial nominees. How do recess appointments work?
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.
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.
What are recess appointments? What to know about Trump’s plans for the Senate
“Republican control of the Senate thus gives Trump the chance to use recess appointments in radically new way — basically, standing up a new government in one fell swoop, but only if the Senate is willing to give him carte blanche in filling appointments as he wishes for two years,” Cameron said.
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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.
What Are Recess Appointments and How Could Trump Use Them to Fill His Cabinet?
President-elect Donald Trump is considering recess appointments to skip over Senate confirmations for some of the most powerful positions in the U.S. government
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’s Cabinet Picks Test Senate G.O.P.’s Deference
The president-elect’s choice of combative loyalists who could have trouble being confirmed has raised constitutional questions about executive power and the Senate’s prerogatives.
Trump seeks recess appointments
As President-elect Donald Trump moves to set up a more forceful presidency than in his first term, he is choosing loyalists for his Cabinet and considering a tool known as recess appointments to skip over Senate confirmations for even some of the most powerful positions in U.
Trump delivers Thune his first big test as Senate GOP leader
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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 ...
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Sen. Thune gearing up for confirmation hearings
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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 ...
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 ...
John Thune Rises to the Senate Top
The South Dakota Republican failed in his first try for the Senate but came back to defeat a chamber leader. Now he will be ...
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Newly elected Senate Majority Leader John Thune has his work cut out for him
Newly elected Senate Majority Leader John Thune faces a series of confrontations ahead within his own party. Copyright 2024 NPR ...