Understanding Recess Appointments as President Trump Returns to White House
Americans are hearing more about recess appointments as President-elect Donald Trump announces his new administration's picks for top government positions. Therefore, understanding when and how the Constitution gives the president the power to make recess appointments is key to understanding how the next president plans to implement recess appointments. It will be. It is a […]
Speaker Johnson open to supporting recess appointment for Trump nominees
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) left open the possibility that President-elect Trump could appoint his Cabinet through recess appointments without requiring Senate confirmation. “We'll evaluate it at the right time and make the right decision. There may be a capability for that. We'll have to see how it goes,” Johnson said. He spoke on “Fox […]
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 […]
Massie on if Senate Will Confirm Gaetz as AG: ‘Recess Appointments’
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) was asked if he thought Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) would be confirmed by the Senate, citing “recess appointments.” on video Posted Massey was asked by CNN's Haley Talbot on X if he thought Gaetz would be confirmed by the U.S. Senate as attorney general. “Do you think he'll be confirmed by […]
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 […]
Trump says Senate GOP leader candidates must agree to recess appointments
President-elect Trump on Sunday called on incoming Senate Republican leaders to allow recess appointments, effectively allowing nominees and appointments to move forward quickly without requiring Senate confirmation. Recess appointments for emergencies can last up to two years without the advice or consent of the Senate. President Trump suggested Sunday that he would use the practice […]
‘Abysmal’: Senate leaves for recess feeling the legislative blues
Seven months in the making, a political messaging battle overwhelmed the legislative outcome, and senators from both parties left the Capitol frustrated when the legislature went into recess in August. Apart from a massive foreign aid package in April, most major legislative initiatives have stalled, leaving lawmakers with little to brag about ahead of the […]
GOP should cancel August recess to focus on border and budget issues
If Republicans truly believe we are living through unprecedented and dire times, they should use their current power to show it. Canceling the August recess and setting the stage for a border-crossing budget fight in September would show the American people how Republicans will govern if they win the election. Instead of taking taxpayer-funded trips […]
12:30 Report — Trump hush money trial on recess as case winds down
It’s Wednesday. Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner, and I like to think of it as the Thursday night of the year. Are you following? 😉 Here’s what will happen today: The Trump trial was adjourned until after the Memorial Day weekend. He identified five main moments that could determine a jury’s decision. […]
Transgender Sex Offender Tries to Kidnap Children from Colorado Elementary School Recess
Parents in a Colorado community are outraged after a transgender sex offender allegedly tried to kidnap elementary school students during recess after entering the premises without incident. surveillance picture According to information obtained by CBS News, a police officer believed to be 33-year-old Solomon Galligan entered the playground at Black Forest Hills Elementary School in […]