Donald Trump's recess appointment proposal 'short-circuits Constitution'

Gabriel Negreanu

Nov. 25 (UPI) -- President-elect Donald Trump has announced his nominations for his Cabinet, but his proposal for confirming them breaks longstanding norms. As the Republican-led U.S. Senate voted for a new majority leader -- ultimately selecting Sen. John Thune -- Trump demanded members must support recess appointments. This would circumvent the advice and consent role of the Senate in confirming those nominees. Advertisement Trump said the purpose of leaning on recess appointments is to

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