See the list of Trump Cabinet picks and more White House appointments so far
Here's a list of people President-elect Donald Trump has chosen for critical Cabinet posts and top White House jobs.
What are recess appointments and how could Trump use them to fill his Cabinet?
President-elect Donald Trump is considering recess appointments to skip Senate confirmations for some of the most powerful positions in the federal government.
What are recess appointments? What to know about Trump’s plans for the Senate
“Republican control of the Senate thus gives Trump the chance to use recess appointments in radically new way — basically, standing up a new government in one fell swoop, but only if the Senate is willing to give him carte blanche in filling appointments as he wishes for two years,” Cameron said.
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Republicans should let Trump use recess appointments. They asked for this. | Opinion
That provision allows the president to fill important government vacancies when Congress is not in session. It’s essentially meant for emergency situations, not for an incoming president who wants to bypass checks on who he picks to run key parts of the federal government.
Trump's cabinet picks and key appointments so far, and those still in the running
With the president-elect adding more cabinet members to his administration, here’s a look at the spots he still needs to fill and who are candidates for those roles.
What is a recess appointment? Trump could use this tactic to bypass approval for controversial picks like Matt Gaetz and Pete Hegseth
Trump wants to use a constitutional clause to appoint Cabinet members without Senate confirmation, which could let him push through unpopular nominees. President-elect Donald Trump is already making waves with his controversial picks for his new government,
5 things to know: What are recess appointments? Trump wants them to bypass Senate approval
President-elect Donald Trump has declared a strong intention to use recess appointments in his next term. What are recess appointments?
How Trump could use recess appointments to confirm his Cabinet without Senate approval
President-elect Donald Trump is considering recess appointments to skip over Senate confirmations for some of the most powerful positions in the U.S. government.
5 takeaways: Why Trump wants to use 'recess appointments' to bypass Senate approval
President-elect Donald Trump wants the Senate to bypass approval for his Cabinet choices. How is that possible? We'll explain.
What are recess appointments, and can Donald Trump use them?
President-elect Donald Trump has asked the Senate to allow him to use recess appointments to install his picks for high-level positions as he has already tapped some controversial nominees. How do recess appointments work?
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 ...
Trump Wants to Use Recess Appointments to Fill His Cabinet. Here’s How.
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What to know about Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head an effort, dubbed DOGE, to reduce wasteful federal spending. Here's what ...
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Appointment Would 'Put Americans at Risk'
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