1. United States
2. N.J.
3. Letter

The Senate Judiciary Committee's investigation into alleged misconduct by Rep. Matt Gaetz provides important context for properly vetting the president's Cabinet nominees through regular order. Pushing through these picks via recess appointments without hearings or document requests neuters the Senate's advice and consent role, which is necessary to fully scrutinize potential conflicts, unethical behavior, or improper motives from prospective Cabinet officials. The committee's findings on Gaetz underscore why the Senate must retain its constitutional authority to thoroughly vet nominees rather than allowing the president to bypass this critical process.