Trump Pushes GOP Senate for Unchecked Cabinet Appointments
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Donald Trump has urged Senate frontrunners to support recess appointments, allowing him to bypass confirmation hearings for his cabinet picks. This move aims to expedite appointments and avoid congressional delays, as Trump prepares for his new administration. The three leading candidates for Senate leadership—Rick Scott, John Thune, and John Cornyn—have agreed to Trump's request, signaling his influence over the GOP. Recess appointments are controversial, with a 2014 Supreme Court ruling limiting their use, but Trump's demand highlights his intent to push his agenda without congressional oversight.
- Trump demands Senate allow him to circumvent hearings to appoint cabinet The Guardian US
- Trump Doesn’t Even Want Republicans Scrutinizing His Nominees Vanity Fair
- Trump calls on GOP senators vying to be majority leader to agree to recess appointments CNN
- Trump, allies signal they will try to call the shots for Republican-led Senate The Washington Post
- Trump targets checks and balances less than a week after winning MSNBC
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