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President-elect Donald Trump is urging Republican senators to use recess appointments for his nominees, bypassing traditional Senate confirmation procedures to quickly fill positions within his administration. This strategy comes in response to previous term delays. Recess appointments allow presidents to install nominees while the Senate isn't in session, avoiding hearings and votes. GOP leaders show support, but recess appointments have faced legal scrutiny, especially after a 2014 Supreme Court ruling. Trump's move could alter the balance of power between branches and affect Senate dynamics, particularly with resistance expected for controversial nominees.

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former Congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a move that indicates a shift back to a deregulatory agenda. Zeldin, known for his alignment with Trump's America First policies, aims to tackle bureaucratic hurdles while critics raise concerns over his low environmental voting record and potential impacts on regulations.