Trump's Appointments Challenge Senate's Independence and Checks and Balances

President-elect Donald Trump may face a constitutional challenge if he attempts to bypass the Senate's "advice and consent" role by using recess appointments to fill key positions. This could lead to a Supreme Court case, as the court previously ruled against similar actions by President Obama. Trump's potential use of a constitutional provision to force the Senate into recess, a power never before invoked, could further complicate matters. The current conservative-leaning Supreme Court may interpret these issues differently than in the past.