latest news in www.economist.com

Trump's Recess Appointment Push Challenges Senate Confirmation Process

Trump's Recess Appointment Push Challenges Senate Confirmation Process

Washington D.C., Thursday, 14 November 2024.
Former President Trump urges Republican senators to allow recess appointments, potentially bypassing Senate confirmation for controversial cabinet nominees. This move could dramatically alter the checks and balances system, raising concerns about the appointment of potentially unqualified individuals to key government positions.