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How Trump and Speaker Johnson could force the Senate to adjourn, allow recess appointments

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Trump allies are exploring whether a constitutional clause would enable House Speaker Mike Johnson to work with Trump to shut down Congress even if the Senate objects clearing the way for his recess appointments.

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.

Johnson appeared to leave the door open to such a strategy during an interview with " Fox News Sunday " when asked about the constitutional theory.

"I wish the Senate would simply do its job of advice and consent and allow the president to put the persons in his Cabinet of his choosing," he said.

"They need to sit down and get out of the way, because it's not going to be tolerated," Johnson said.

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