2024 US Election

Washington views every presidential inauguration as different from the previous one, but Monday's inauguration of Donald Trump will really stand out. VOA Senior Washington Correspondent Carolyn Presutti explains. Cameras: Adam Greenbaum, Carolyn Presutti.

President-elect Donald Trump is shaping his administration as he nominates his Cabinet, a process that typically requires Senate confirmation. But a loophole known as a recess appointment could allow Trump to bypass the Senate, at least temporarily. Here’s what you need to know.