Why Trump is demanding recess appointments for his cabinet

As President-elect Trump rolls out his cabinet picks, he has called on the Senate to allow for recess appointments — a process that would allow him to install officials without congressional approval. Why it matters: By demanding recess appointments, Trump is asking the Senate to surrender its advise-and-consent role for cabinet confirmations, a key lever in the system of checks and balances against presidential power. Trump could use this power...