Senate Blocks Any Trump Recess Appointments

“The Senate blocked President Trump from being able to make recess appointments on Thursday as lawmakers leave Washington for their summer break,” The Hill reports.

“Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), doing wrap up for the entire Senate, locked in nine ‘pro-forma’ sessions — brief meetings that normally last roughly a minute. The move, which requires the agreement of every senator, means the Senate will be in session every three business days throughout the August recess.”