Trump considers recess appointments to fill Cabinet positions without Senate confirmation

President-elect Donald Trump is considering using recess appointments to fill key Cabinet positions without Senate confirmation. This approach would allow him to bypass potential opposition from Senate Republicans, even as he selects controversial figures like Matt Gaetz and Tulsi Gabbard. Recess appointments let presidents fill vacancies while the Senate is not in session, a practice that has been contentious in recent years. The Senate must be in recess for at least 10 days for this to occur, following a 2014 Supreme Court ruling that limited presidential power in this area. While Trump has support from a Republican majority in Congress, some GOP senators express concerns about bypassing the Senate's role in confirming nominees. Discussions about recess appointments are ongoing, with hearings for Trump's Cabinet expected to start on January 3.