Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL), who ran for majority leader explicitly as a Trump lieutenant, made it plain he’d do whatever the new president wanted. But even Sen. John Thune (R-SD), who thankfully beat Scott, said he’d consider allowing recess appointments. Now perhaps he knows why Trump raised the matter.

Senate won’t confirm, say, Matt Gaetz as attorney general? Just wait until they leave — maybe even if they don’t want to.

If Sen. Marco Rubio becomes secretary of state, Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida will choose his replacement. Some lawmakers are pushing for the president-elect’s daughter-in-law.