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Gaetz, recess appointments

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What to know about recess appointments as Gaetz faces Senate headwinds

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

Top Senators Call For Release Of Gaetz Ethics Report

Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) called Thursday for the House Ethics Committee to release the results of its investigation into former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz’s conduct ahead of Senate considerations of President-elect Donald Trump’s planned nomination of Gaetz as attorney general.

Gaetz Could Get Confirmed Without the Senate: How Recess Appointments Work

Gaetz's confirmation as attorney general may be met with resistance from the Senate. But President-elect Trump may have a way to bypass lawmakers.

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Recess appointments eyed to speed up confirmation of Trump cabinet picks

Nominees can face a lengthy Senate vetting process before taking office, though Trump may try to upend that exercise in some ...

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Trump could try to use an obscure constitutional provision to install controversial nominees with recess appointments

He is reportedly considering triggering an obscure constitutional provision that would allow him to force a recess over the ...

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