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Trump's Next Challenge: Confirming Cabinet Nominees

The NPR Politics Podcast

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Understanding Recess Appointments in the Cabinet Confirmation Process

This chapter explores the historical and contemporary challenges of recess appointments in filling cabinet positions. It highlights the impact of a 2014 Supreme Court ruling and the Senate's pro forma sessions on presidential appointment authority.

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