Senate blocks Trump from making recess appointments during August break

By Ariella Phillips

Published August 4, 2017 1:41am ET

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Senate blocks Trump from making recess appointments during August break — Just before Congress' August recess is set to begin. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) | Evan Vucci

The Senate will not allow President Trump to make recess appointments during Congress’ summer break.

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