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Trump Considers Recess Appointments For Cabinet Positions

Senate Minority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., walks with reporters on the way to being elected to succeed longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 13,

President-elect Donald Trump is considering using recess appointments to bypass Senate confirmations for key positions in his upcoming administration. This move comes as he aims to establish a more forceful presidency in his second term.

Recess appointments allow the president to fill positions when the Senate is in recess, avoiding the need for Senate approval. While this practice has historical roots, recent presidents have faced challenges in using it due to partisan conflicts.

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