Donald Trump has repeatedly demanded that Congress take a break and let him use recess appointment power to ram through his nominees — but he may have realized this is a pointless battle, Kacper Surdy wrote for The Bulwark. "In recent years, however, the House and Senate have consistently met for pro forma sessions at least once every three days, …
WASHINGTON — Days before Senate Republicans pick their new leader, President-elect Donald Trump is pressuring the candidates to change the rules and empower him to appoint some nominees without a Senate vote. In a statement on X and Truth Social, Trump said that the next leader “must agree” to allow him to make appointments when the chamber is on recess, …
