President-elect Donald Trump has urged U.S. senators to allow him to bypass the usual approval process for key administration appointments, citing potential delays. He pointed out that the Constitution permits such actions only when the Senate is not in session, a rarely invoked provision. With the Republican Party regaining majority control in the Senate following the November 5 elections, Trump expressed concern that Democratic senators may impede the confirmation process, urging GOP senators to support his request for expedited nominations.