The Constitution grants the president authority to appoint Cabinet officials when the Senate is out of session, a period of time known as "recess," bypassing the traditional Senate confirmation process. Trump allies are exploring whether a constitutional ...

President-elect Donald Trump moved at breakneck speed in announcing members of his second administration. While many have been met with widespread approval, Trump’s recent Cabinet-level announcements are causing some consternation among Republicans on Capitol Hill.

The move by the president to adjourn Congress to make recess appointments would create a new precedent, experts say, affecting the way presidents see presidential power going forward.