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.
Tangentially related...
Trump advisers propose bypassing FBI background checks for appointees
www.theguardian.com
... Donald Trump's aides have floated the idea of granting immediate security clearances to officials in a second term and doing away with FBI background checks for appointees who might otherwise fail the process, according to a person familiar with the matter.
The plan would be intended to eliminate the risk of the former president's nominees for senior posts being subject to intrusive background investigations intended to check for criminal histories, conflicts of interest or other potential liabilities that would normally be deemed disqualifying. ...
To me, it looks like Pres-elect Trump is moving towards unchecked power for his Presidency.
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Another good reason we need Public Financing of Elections... paid for by Big Corps and Big Media.
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