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Trump, Cabinet and recess appointments

What are recess appointments and why does Trump want to use them?

Trump's use of recess appointments would bypass the Senate confirmation process for some of the most powerful positions in U.S. government.

Axios · 1d

Why Trump is demanding recess appointments for his Cabinet

As President-elect Trump rolls out his Cabinet picks, he has called on the Senate to allow for recess appointments — a process that would allow him to install officials without congressional approval.

FOX 35 Orlando on MSN · 2h

Could Trump fill Cabinet spots with recess appointments?

UCF political science lecturer Dr. John Hanley spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about the role of the Senate in confirming presidential Cabinet nominees and the likelihood of the recess appointment process being used to get controversial nominees like Matt Gaetz (Attorney General nominee) and Robert F.

Trump, Pete Hegseth and sexual assault

The Associated Press on MSN · 2h

Trump's pick to lead Defense Department was accused of sexual assault in 2017

Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host who is Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Defense, was accused of sexual assault in 2017 after a speaking appearance at a Republican women's event in Monterey,

USA TODAY on MSN · 6h

Trump's Defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth was involved in 2017 sexual assault probe: Police

Donald Trump's Cabinet pick Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host, was listed in a sexual assault investigation in Monterey, California in 2017.

HuffPost on MSN · 3h

Pete Hegseth, Trump's Defense Secretary Pick, Was Accused Of Sexual Assault In 2017

An unidentified woman allegedly suffered contusions in an incident that was investigated by California police.

Trump, George and Sylvester Stallone

FOX News on MSN · 15h

Sylvester Stallone calls President-elect Trump 'second George Washington' during AFPI Gala introduction

Actor Sylvester Stallone likened President-elect Trump to his "Rocky" character and said he is the "second George Washington" while introducing him at the AFPI Gala at Mar-a-Lago.

USA Today · 4h

Sylvester Stallone calls Trump the "second George Washington" at Mar-a-Lago gala

President-elect Donald Trump, introduced by actor Sylvester Stallone, gave his first post-election speech a Mar-a-Lago gala on Nov. 14, 2024.

Entertainment Weekly on MSN · 7h

Sylvester Stallone compares 'mythical character' Donald Trump to George Washington, invokes “Rocky” in bizarre speech

"We're in the presence of a really mythical character. I love mythology," Stallone said at the event, before Trump joined him on the stage.

Trump, Congress

The Boston Globe · 6h

Trump is already testing Congress and daring Republicans to oppose him

Trump is laying down a gauntlet even before taking office challenging the Senate, in particular, to dare defy him over controversial choices for his Cabinet and administration positions.

Las Vegas Sun · 6h

The Latest: Trump tests Congress with his controversial Cabinet picks

President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans say they have a mandate to govern. But an uneasy question is emerging: Will there be any room for dissent in the U.S. Congress? Even before taking office,

LA Times on MSN · 23h

Trump's Cabinet picks will test Senate independence

President-elect Donald Trump's picks for his Cabinet and other high-profile posts will be a test for the new Senate. Will it approve all his appointees or push back?

Trump, Matt Gaetz

Miami Herald · 1h

Florida’s Matt Gaetz resigns House seat after Trump taps him for attorney general

Gaetz’s resignation effectively means he will escape a House Ethics Committee investigation into alleged sexual misconduct.

U.S. News & World Report on MSN · 1d

What Are the Investigations Into Matt Gaetz, Trump's Pick for Attorney General

President-elect Donald Trump will nominate Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general, tapping a controversial figure who has been the subject of investigations into sexual misconduct.

USA Today · 1d

Donald Trump names Matt Gaetz as his pick for U.S. Attorney General

Trump's selection of Matt Gaetz as AG came after naming Florida Sen. Marco Rubio to head the State Department.

22hon MSN

Trump whirlwind lands in Washington with stunning moves

A Trump tornado hit the nation’s capital Wednesday. President-elect Trump shook up the political world with nominations for ...

23hon MSN

How Democrats can still flex power in Trump's Washington: From the Politics Desk

Plus, Republicans prepare to scrutinize Matt Gaetz's attorney general nomination, and Trump picks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as ...

Spy world vexed by Trump choice of Gabbard as US intelligence chief

President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Tulsi Gabbard as U.S. intelligence chief has sent shockwaves through the national ...

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5 takeaways as Trump returns to Washington as president-elect: 'It's a nice world today'

Four years after leaving the White House in fury, President-elect Donald Trump returned to his old and future home Wednesday.

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Matt Gaetz, Tulsi Gabbard, Marco Rubio: Who Is Trump Choosing for his Administration

Former President Donald Trump, now the president-elect, is picking from his most loyal supporters as he builds his team for ...

Donald Trump's return to Washington in 10 photos

Donald Trump returned to Washington on Wednesday as president-elect where he headed to the White House for the first time in ...

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Trump 'victory' cologne hits resale market after a campaign trail of merch

A 'victory' cologne promoting Donald Trump is one item in a collection of merchandise released throughout 2024.

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The last actions the Biden administration will take before Trump takes over the White House

Biden administration officials are working against the clock doling out billions in grants and taking other steps to try to ...

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