December 23, 2024
Politics

Understanding Recess Appointments: Why Trump Advocates for Their Use

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assemble his second administration, he has expressed a strong preference for utilizing a Constitutional mechanism known as recess appointments to expedite filling key government positions. In a Truth Social post on November 10, Trump stated, “Any Republican Senator seeking the coveted LEADERSHIP position in the United States Senate must […]

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Politics

Speaker Mike Johnson Signals Openness to Recess Appointments

House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed a willingness on Sunday to consider adjourning Congress, potentially allowing President-elect Donald Trump to bypass the traditional Senate confirmation process for Cabinet nominees through recess appointments. This move could come into play if the Senate stalls in confirming key nominees, creating a potential clash between legislative and executive priorities. During […]

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