Explainer-How Trump could bypass the Senate to install his cabinet picks

FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Capitol dome is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., November 13, 2024. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo

WASHINGTON - President-elect Donald Trump has said he might install his picks for top administration posts without first winning approval in the U.S. Senate. This would erode the power of Congress and remove a significant check on his authority as president.

HOW IS A CABINET APPROVED?