Trump Pushes for Senate to Bypass Confirmation for Cabinet Picks

Donald Trump is pressuring Republican Senate leadership candidates to support bypassing the traditional confirmation process for his Cabinet appointments through recess appointments, a practice limited by a 2014 Supreme Court ruling. As GOP Senators John Thune, John Cornyn, and Rick Scott vie to replace Mitch McConnell as Senate Republican leader, they are courting Trump's favor by expressing willingness to expedite his nominations. This comes amid Trump's demands to halt Democratic judicial appointments before Republicans assume Senate control next year.