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Trump, Cabinet and recess appointments

What are recess appointments and why does Trump want to use them?

Trump's use of recess appointments would bypass the Senate confirmation process for some of the most powerful positions in U.S. government.

Axios · 1d

Why Trump is demanding recess appointments for his Cabinet

As President-elect Trump rolls out his Cabinet picks, he has called on the Senate to allow for recess appointments — a process that would allow him to install officials without congressional approval.

FOX 35 Orlando on MSN · 1h

Could Trump fill Cabinet spots with recess appointments?

UCF political science lecturer Dr. John Hanley spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about the role of the Senate in confirming presidential Cabinet nominees and the likelihood of the recess appointment process being used to get controversial nominees like Matt Gaetz (Attorney General nominee) and Robert F.

Trump, Congress

The Associated Press on MSN · 14m

Trump is already testing Congress and daring Republicans to oppose him

Complicating the matter for senators is the Trump campaign’s decision to not engage, so far, in the traditional transition process, having declined to sign agreements with the federal government that would launch FBI background checks of nominees, among other standard steps before confirmation hearings.

Las Vegas Sun · 6h

The Latest: Trump tests Congress with his controversial Cabinet picks

President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans say they have a mandate to govern. But an uneasy question is emerging: Will there be any room for dissent in the U.S. Congress? Even before taking office,

LA Times on MSN · 22h

Trump's Cabinet picks will test Senate independence

President-elect Donald Trump's picks for his Cabinet and other high-profile posts will be a test for the new Senate. Will it approve all his appointees or push back?

Trump, George and Sylvester Stallone

FOX News on MSN · 14h

Sylvester Stallone calls President-elect Trump 'second George Washington' during AFPI Gala introduction

Actor Sylvester Stallone likened President-elect Trump to his "Rocky" character and said he is the "second George Washington" while introducing him at the AFPI Gala at Mar-a-Lago.

USA Today · 3h

Sylvester Stallone calls Trump the "second George Washington" at Mar-a-Lago gala

President-elect Donald Trump, introduced by actor Sylvester Stallone, gave his first post-election speech a Mar-a-Lago gala on Nov. 14, 2024.

Entertainment Weekly on MSN · 6h

Sylvester Stallone compares 'mythical character' Donald Trump to George Washington, invokes “Rocky” in bizarre speech

"We're in the presence of a really mythical character. I love mythology," Stallone said at the event, before Trump joined him on the stage.

Biden, Trump and White House

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Biden-Trump meeting live updates: Latest news from the White House transition talks

President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump met at White House for nearly two hours. Keep up with live updates from the USA TODAY Network.

YAHOO!News · 1d

Trump, Biden meet at White House

President-elect Trump and President Biden are readying for what promises to be a highly awkward meeting at the White House on Wednesday as Biden welcomes his successor — a man he labeled a danger to the country — to his residence.

Boston Herald · 1d

Trump and Biden meet, put past behind them

President-elect Donald Trump made a victor’s return to Washington, visiting the White House for a nearly two-hour meeting with President Joe Biden and committing to a straightforward transition of

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Trump whirlwind lands in Washington with stunning moves

A Trump tornado hit the nation’s capital Wednesday. President-elect Trump shook up the political world with nominations for ...

23hon MSN

How Democrats can still flex power in Trump's Washington: From the Politics Desk

Plus, Republicans prepare to scrutinize Matt Gaetz's attorney general nomination, and Trump picks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as ...

13hon MSN

Trump Sends Shock Waves Through Washington With Gaetz Pick

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Trump 'victory' cologne hits resale market after a campaign trail of merch

A 'victory' cologne promoting Donald Trump is one item in a collection of merchandise released throughout 2024.

Spy world vexed by Trump choice of Gabbard as US intelligence chief

President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Tulsi Gabbard as U.S. intelligence chief has sent shockwaves through the national ...

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Matt Gaetz, Tulsi Gabbard, Marco Rubio: Who Is Trump Choosing for his Administration

Former President Donald Trump, now the president-elect, is picking from his most loyal supporters as he builds his team for ...

Florida’s Matt Gaetz resigns House seat after Trump taps him for attorney general

Gaetz’s resignation effectively means he will escape a House Ethics Committee investigation into alleged sexual misconduct.

Donald Trump's return to Washington in 10 photos

Donald Trump returned to Washington on Wednesday as president-elect where he headed to the White House for the first time in ...

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How Trump's Pentagon pick Hegseth fell out of love with the U.S. military

National Guard Master Sergeant DeRicko Gaither sent up a warning on the evening of Jan. 14, 2021 about Pete Hegseth, who on ...

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