“Republican control of the Senate thus gives Trump the chance to use recess appointments in radically new way — basically, standing up a new government in one fell swoop, but only if the Senate is willing to give him carte blanche in filling appointments as he wishes for two years,” Cameron said.

Recess appointments would allow Donald Trump to appoint his nominees while the Senate is not in session, skirting the confirmation process.

Recess appointments are permitted by the Constitution and were created by the Founding Fathers to ensure the government could function even when lawmakers were sometimes out of se

Plus, Sen. John Thune will be the next Senate majority leader, while President-elect Donald Trump continues to build his next staff.

With Republicans now holding full control of the government, they have a clear path to pursue major immigration reforms, tax cuts, and judicial appointments, all aligned with President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.

Republicans have officially won a full trifecta of power in Washington, D.C., following GOP victories in several key U.S. House contests.