Nominees can face a lengthy Senate vetting process before taking office, though Trump may try to upend that exercise in some cases.

Even though President-elect Donald Trump won’t be sworn into office for a couple of more months, he's already moving full steam ahead in shaping his new adminis

President-elect Donald Trump has asked the Senate to allow him to use recess appointments to install his picks for high-level positions as he has already tapped some controversial nominees. Using recess appointments as part of the general nomination process for an incoming administration is a break with tradition.