Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., spoke at a campaign rally with former President Donald Trump in Henderson, Nev., where Trump demanded lawmakers adjourn to bypass their constitutional role if they don’t confirm his administration picks, including Gaetz. Trump’s threats of recess appointments and potential adjournment to install his Cabinet show his disregard for constitutional norms, prompting concerns of a constitutional crisis. However, Republican senators, led by incoming majority leader Sen. John Thune, are expected to defend their institutional prerogatives despite Trump’s pressure tactics.
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Man (60s) arrested as part of inquiry into fatal explosion – The Irish Times
A man in his 60s has been arrested in connection with the 2022 explosion in Creeslough, Co Donegal that killed 10 people. The arrest is related to alleged offences under the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997, with the investigation ongoing. Local gardaà in Donegal, supported by various agencies, are leading the investigation into the incident, focusing on the gas system at the site where the explosion occurred. Full Article
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