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Republicans Refuse Trump’s Bid to Fill Vacancies Without Senate Approval
For the president to make a recess appointment, both the House and Senate would need to jointly agree to adjourn for at least 10 days.
For the president to make a recess appointment, both the House and Senate would need to jointly agree to adjourn for at least 10 days.
According to Capitol Police, over 9,400 threats were investigated in 2024 against lawmakers, their families, and staff — a sharp increase from the previous year.
Discussions suggest a potential short-term continuing resolution (CR) to extend funding for 2-3 weeks, but internal Republican divisions and Democratic scrutiny complicate progress.
Gaetz, formerly under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for serious allegations including sex trafficking of a minor
Thune emphasizes that allowing Republican senators to decide their leadership without external influence would serve Trump's best interests.