Trump Urges GOP Senate to Expedite Cabinet Confirmations and Allow Recess Appointments
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President-elect Donald Trump is urging the Senate to expedite the approval of his cabinet appointees through recess appointments, as he begins assembling his administration. Trump has been in talks with international leaders, including Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu, focusing on issues like the Ukraine conflict and the Iranian threat. Meanwhile, Republicans are close to securing control of the US House of Representatives, and Bitcoin has reached a record high following Trump's election victory. Concerns have been raised about Trump's rhetoric towards the press and potential policy impacts on international trade.
- US election briefing: Trump demands Senate streamline his cabinet picks as recruitment begins The Guardian US
- Trump calls on GOP senators vying to be majority leader to agree to recess appointments CNN
- Trump declares Senate majority candidates should allow him to make recess appointments NBC News
- Trump, allies signal they will try to call the shots for Republican-led Senate The Washington Post
- Senators Vying to Be G.O.P. Leader Vow to Quickly Confirm Trump Nominees The New York Times
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