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Cabinet positions are supposed to be confirmed by the Senate, though Trump has suggested that he may use recess appointments to bypass the need for lawmakers’ approval.

But Trump has already signaled that he will try to bypass the Senate.

Further south, though, a new China-backed megaport has the potential to create whole new trade routes that will bypass North America entirely.

But Trump has told the Senate he wants to bypass that requirement for his Cabinet choices using recess appointments.

“All options are on the table,” Thune himself has noted, acknowledging the Senate has a role to play but also suggesting he’s open to bypassing it, if need be.