But that may not matter if Trump is able to use recess appointments. The Senate, as set up by the U.S. Constitution, holds an important role in confirming — or rejecting — high-level officials ...

The president-elect is calling on the Senate to step aside so he can install some appointees without confirmation. Here’s a closer look at that process.

But that may not matter if Trump is able to use recess appointments. How do recess appointments work? The Senate, as set up by the U.S. Constitution, holds an important role in confirming — or ...

It is a tactic that presidents do not often use for their whole administrations ... All three men said they would agree to allow recess appointments throughout Trump’s term.

Donald Trump is considering recess appointments to skip over Senate confirmations for some of the most powerful positions in ...