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Trump’s recess appointment power is constitutional and vital to his agenda  

President-elect Trump's victory means an end to business as usual in Washington. His desire to exercise his appointment authority while on leave is a clear sign of how serious he is about making the federal government responsive to the will of the American people. Our founders never imagined a situation where Congress would plan to […]

‘People Could Die’: Corporate Media Unleashes On Kennedy After Health Secretary Appointment

Corporate media began voicing warnings and concerns about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday, shortly after President-elect Donald Trump appointed him to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy originally ran as an independent party presidential candidate, but later called off his campaign to support Trump. faced with backlash After President Trump announced […]

Trump selects Sen. Marco Rubio to serve as secretary of state in historic appointment: report

President-elect Donald Trump reportedly plans to select Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Florida) as secretary of state, making the Cuban-American senator the country's top diplomat. Becomes the first Latin American. President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly asked Florida Sen. Marco Rubio to become secretary of state. Reuters Mr. Rubio is Mr. Trump's newest member of the Cabinet. AP […]

What is a recess appointment?

Trump called on the incoming Senate Republican leader to support the appointment during the recess, as three leading Republicans vie over who will succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). “Republican senators seeking coveted leadership positions in the U.S. Senate must agree to recess appointments (in the Senate). “We are unable to obtain approval for this,” he […]

Mexican Peso depreciates on rumors of Lighthizer trade appointment – FXStreet

The Mexican peso has fallen following rumors that Donald Trump has offered Robert Lighthizer the job of trade representative. The former U.S. trade representative is known for his protectionist stance and could weigh on Mexico in future negotiations. Concerns that the Republicans will gain a majority in Congress and achieve a “clean sweep” have further […]

Tammy Murphy would not accept Senate appointment to replace Bob Menendez

Gov. Phil Murphy (D-NJ) will have to appoint a replacement when Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) resigns from the Senate next month, but the governor’s wife, Tammy Murphy has said she would not take the spot. Menendez put in his resignation notice on Tuesday, after being convicted on corruption charges by a federal court last week. […]