Wonkish but well worth the read!-----No, Trump Shouldn't Use Recess Appointments To Force Nominees

Recess appointments probably wouldn’t succeed in Congress and, even if they did, appear dead on arrival at the Supreme Court. - Christopher Jacobs @chrisjacobsHC 

• Since Donald Trump’s reelection victory, some conservatives have discussed the possibility of using recess appointments, temporary appointments made while Congress is out of session, to fill positions in Trump’s new Cabinet...
• Moreover, much of the discussion has focused on a scenario that seems unlikely to happen, could well get struck down in court if it did, and represents an unwise use of time and political capital.

Herewith a few key points of analysis about the topic du jour inside the Beltway...