Hence, Mr. Trump’s interest in bypassing them. Because the Founders had to travel to and from the national capital by horse, ...

Recess appointments would allow Donald Trump to appoint his nominees while the Senate is not in session, skirting the ...

President-elect Donald Trump wants the Senate to bypass approval for his Cabinet choices. How is that possible? We'll explain ...

President-elect Donald Trump has declared a strong intention to use recess appointments in his next term. What are recess ...

President-elect Donald Trump has suggested he wants to use “recess appointments” to confirm his Cabinet nominees when he ...

A recess appointment would allow Trump to install some officials and sidestep lengthy hearings and a floor vote.

Analysis: Eric Garcia details how Trump has previously hinted at using a never-used constitutional power. Would it be enough to get Matt Gaetz or Pete Hegseth through?

Experts say the president-elect, in pushing for recess appointments, is asking the Senate to abdicate its constitutional duty ...