What is a recess appointment, the ability Trump needs from the following GOP chief?

Congressional Republicans are making ready to hold out President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda. This weekend, he took to social media saying that the following Senate Republican chief should "agree to recess appointments." CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion breaks down what that’s, and what else the following chief can be tasked with.

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