Trump's Recess Appointment Strategy Challenges Senate Authority
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President-elect Donald Trump is considering using recess appointments to bypass Senate confirmation for controversial nominees like Matt Gaetz and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Recess appointments allow the president to appoint officials without Senate approval when Congress is in recess for over 10 days. However, this strategy faces challenges, including potential Democratic opposition and the need for both congressional chambers to agree on a recess. The Supreme Court limited the use of recess appointments in 2014, and Trump's attempt to force a recess could provoke significant backlash.
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