Newly elected Senate Majority Leader Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., said he’d like to see Donald Trump’s Cabinet members go through standard confirmation hearings, but is still open to recess appointments. Earlier this week, the president-elect requested that the Senate suspend its power to confirm nominations so that he can use “recess appointments” to install some administration officials. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., joins “The Hill” to discuss. #JohnThune #Senate #DonaldTrump "The Hill on NewsNation" combines the power of two trusted news sources to define today's most-pressing issues, and question Washington's power brokers on what matters most to the people they serve and what matters most to Americans. Weekdays at 5p/4C. NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all America. More from NewsNation: newsnationnow.com Get our app: trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on cable: trib.al/YDOpGyG How to watch on TV or streaming: trib.al/Vu0Ikij