MNI BRIEF: Powell Says US Is 'Far' From Fiscal Dominance

MNI BRIEF: US Firms Wary of Tariff-Related Inflation - Fed

MNI: US NOV FINAL SRVCS PMI 56.1 (FLASH 57.0); OCT 55.0

MNI NBP WATCH: Rates Held, Outlook Unchanged

MNI BRIEF: Barkin Aims For 'Somewhat Restrictive' Fed Rates

MNI China Daily Summary: Wednesday, Dec 4

EZ/UK Bond Supply Calendar: Spain, France Auction, UK Tender

US EIA: CRUDE OIL STOCKS EX SPR -5.07M TO 423.4M NOV 29 WK

MNI: US ISM NOV SERVICES COMPOSITE INDEX 52.1

MNI EXCLUSIVE: EU-Mercosur Deal Close, But Likely Short-Lived - Officials

AUSTRALIA: 2025 Election Outcome Looking More Uncertain According To Newspoll

© 1982-2024 MNI. All rights reserved.
Terms | Privacy
Log Out
Free Trial

US: RFK Jr Another Trump Appointee That Could See Recess Appointments Used

US
USGlobalHomepagemarkets-real-timePolitical Risk BulletBulletMarketsFixed Income BulletsForeign Exchange BulletsRegionNorth America

President-Elect Donald Trump has offered Robert F. Kennedy Jr. the senior Cabinet-level position of Head of Health and Human Services. RFK Jr. initially ran for the presidency as an independent, but endorsed and campaigned for Trump after winding up his campaign at the start of October. Kennedy's views on health and healthcare have garnered some criticism. RFK Jr.'s nomination, alongside other Trump loyalists such as Matt Gaetz (AG), Tulsi Gabbard (NSI) and Pete Hegseth (DoD) has seen speculation rise about potentially difficult Senate confirmation hearings. This in turn has seen talk of 'recess appointments' surface. 

  • Political commentator and former chief of staff for two Democrat senators, Adam Jentleson posts on X some useful info on how recess appointments can work:
    • "For a decade or so, the Senate has not been going into recess when it adjourns but pro forma sessions, which can last up to 3 days. [...]. To recess, the Senate needs to pass an adjournment resolution, which is and has always been a majority-rule vote [...]. The House has to approve the Senate's adjournment res, and vice-versa. The Constitution gives POTUS the authority to adjourn both the House and Senate “in case of disagreement between them” about when to adjourn and for how long. [...] The House passes an adjournment resolution, sends it to the Senate and the Senate rejects it, thus setting up the “disagreement” that triggers POTUS adjournment authority. At this point, the Senate would be in a formal recess and Trump could theoretically appoint as many officials as he wants."
       
255 words

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.

President-Elect Donald Trump has offered Robert F. Kennedy Jr. the senior Cabinet-level position of Head of Health and Human Services. RFK Jr. initially ran for the presidency as an independent, but endorsed and campaigned for Trump after winding up his campaign at the start of October. Kennedy's views on health and healthcare have garnered some criticism. RFK Jr.'s nomination, alongside other Trump loyalists such as Matt Gaetz (AG), Tulsi Gabbard (NSI) and Pete Hegseth (DoD) has seen speculation rise about potentially difficult Senate confirmation hearings. This in turn has seen talk of 'recess appointments' surface. 

  • Political commentator and former chief of staff for two Democrat senators, Adam Jentleson posts on X some useful info on how recess appointments can work:
    • "For a decade or so, the Senate has not been going into recess when it adjourns but pro forma sessions, which can last up to 3 days. [...]. To recess, the Senate needs to pass an adjournment resolution, which is and has always been a majority-rule vote [...]. The House has to approve the Senate's adjournment res, and vice-versa. The Constitution gives POTUS the authority to adjourn both the House and Senate “in case of disagreement between them” about when to adjourn and for how long. [...] The House passes an adjournment resolution, sends it to the Senate and the Senate rejects it, thus setting up the “disagreement” that triggers POTUS adjournment authority. At this point, the Senate would be in a formal recess and Trump could theoretically appoint as many officials as he wants."