Scoop: Mike Johnson's recess surprise

Some House Republicans are prepared to block President-elect Trump from using a recess appointment on attorney general nominee Matt Gaetz.

Why it matters: In the case of recess appointments, the House can use a procedural trick to block a president from bypassing the Senate.

Several House Republicans would vote against any motion to go into recess, Axios has learned.

Trump's plan to circumvent the Senate's "advice and consent" role is complicated, but there's a clear constitutional provision that gives him the power to adjourn Congress, which would open the door for a recess appointment.