Inside Trump's Controversial Cabinet Selections and Their Implications

The Trump administration's vetting process for key positions involves Senate approval for over 1,000 roles, including Cabinet members and ambassadors, requiring financial disclosures and Senate hearings. Some positions, like the national security adviser, don't need Senate approval but still undergo FBI checks. Recess appointments allow a president to bypass Senate vetting by appointing officials during congressional recesses, though these are temporary and have been used less frequently since a 2014 Supreme Court ruling against Obama's use of the process.