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Recess appointments could put Trump at odds with conservatives on the Supreme Court

apnews.com Recess appointments could put Trump at odds with conservatives on the Supreme Court

Republicans will control the White House and both houses of Congress come January. But President-elect Donald Trump’s intent to nominate loyalists to fill key Cabinet posts has set up a possible confrontation with the Senate, which has the constitutional responsibility for “advice and consent” on pr

Recess appointments could put Trump at odds with conservatives on the Supreme Court

Summary

Donald Trump’s plan to use recess appointments for key roles could spark a Supreme Court challenge, as Senate Republicans may resist confirming controversial nominees.

Recess appointments, which bypass Senate approval, were restricted in a 2014 Supreme Court ruling, but Trump might test limits by forcing a Senate recess using a rarely invoked constitutional provision.

The conservative-majority Supreme Court could revisit its stance, though precedent favors limiting such appointments.

Legal challenges could delay any impact, as standing requires an affected party to sue, potentially prolonging disputes for years.

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