Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=aFmePHc4F85 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Trump Pressures GOP Senate Candidates to Support Recess Appointments for Key Nomineespolitics news [MIzzDD2AQZf] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT President-elect Donald Trump is calling on Republican senators vying for majority leader to back recess appointments for his incoming nominees, a move aimed at bypassing lengthy Senate confirmation battles. Trump’s demand has sparked significant support, with GOP contenders Rick Scott, John Thune, and John Cornyn signaling openness to the idea. However, the issue could deepen partisan clashes in the Senate, as Democrats may attempt to block recess appointments through procedural tactics. This information is based on reporting by CNN. Read the full story on CNN’s website for more insights: CNN Politics. #Trump #GOP #RecessAppointments #SenateLeadership #RickScott #JohnThune #JohnCornyn #USPolitics #TrumpAdministration #Republicans #SenateNews #PoliticalUpdates #NewsToday #CNN 67BI3TBrQm1 q2ory0Lhcna BFXaVpSYKSk qrWEyNw3fcj ALhE3mwjIcd tH27sZqn42j 54xDKCTfDW5
President-elect Donald Trump is calling on Republican senators vying for majority leader to back recess appointments for his incoming nominees, a move aimed at bypassing lengthy Senate confirmation battles. Trump’s demand has sparked significant support, with GOP contenders Rick Scott, John Thune, and John Cornyn signaling openness to the idea. However, the issue could deepen partisan clashes in the Senate, as Democrats may attempt to block recess appointments through procedural tactics. This information is based on reporting by CNN. Read the full story on CNN’s website for more insights: CNN Politics. #Trump #GOP #RecessAppointments #SenateLeadership #RickScott #JohnThune #JohnCornyn #USPolitics #TrumpAdministration #Republicans #SenateNews #PoliticalUpdates #NewsToday #CNN 67BI3TBrQm1 q2ory0Lhcna BFXaVpSYKSk qrWEyNw3fcj ALhE3mwjIcd tH27sZqn42j 54xDKCTfDW5