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Trump may start his second term with a stunning power grab

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President-elect Donald Trump has made several references to his intent to use “recess appointments” to get his appointees in place more quickly.

This refers to a longstanding presidential power to fill jobs that typically require Senate confirmation if Congress is in recess.

It would amount to a massive power grab: Trump would be forcing the Senate into a recess.

Trump 's team is reportedly putting together a plan to force the Senate to adjourn Congress .

The plan would require cooperation from Speaker Johnson and his House majority.

It would be an utter humiliation for incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Republican senators generally.

It's not clear whether Republicans in either chamber — or the courts — have the inclination or the spine to stand up to an unprecedented power grab.