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Trump Demands Recess Appointments, Complicating Senate Leadership Race

President-elect Trump demands Republican senators support recess appointments for his nominees, adding a new layer of complexity to the upcoming Senate leadership election.

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What is the history and controversy surrounding recess appointments?: Recess appointments allow presidents to bypass Senate confirmation, but have faced opposition from both parties. The Supreme Court has previously sided with the Senate's power to block such appointments, using pro forma sessions to prevent recesses.
What other request did Trump make regarding the Senate before the leadership change?: Trump also urged Senate Republicans to prevent Democrats from approving additional judges before the new Senate leadership is chosen, although Democrats have the power to do so without GOP votes.
What is President-elect Trump demanding of Republican senators regarding his nominees?: President-elect Trump is demanding Republican senators support recess appointments for his nominees, a method to bypass Congress. All three candidates for Senate Majority Leader quickly indicated support, despite potential Democratic filibusters.
How have the leading candidates for Senate Majority Leader responded to Trump's demand?: While most senators haven't publicly stated their position, the leading candidates for Senate Majority Leader (Thune and Cornyn) support Trump's demand. Rick Scott, a long-shot candidate, also strongly endorsed the idea and gained support from figures like Elon Musk.
How does the issue of recess appointments impact the upcoming Senate GOP leadership election?: The issue of recess appointments has added a significant layer of complexity to the upcoming Senate GOP leadership election, highlighting the ongoing power struggle between the executive and legislative branches.

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