Republican senators say Matt Gaetz has ‘steep’ climb to nomination
Republican senators signaled Thursday that they plan to closely scrutinize allegations of wrongdoing dogging Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department.
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Even the GOP’s Most Hated Senator Has a Problem With Matt Gaetz
Donald Trump tapped Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday, effectively handing the reins of the nation’s health policies to a renowned conspiracy theorist and vaccine skeptic who has admitted to having brain-eating worms in his head.
Will Matt Gaetz pass the Senate nomination process? He may not need to
Hegseth has been slammed as “undoubtedly the least qualified nominee for [defense secretary] in American history. And the most overtly political,” Paul Rieckhoff, an Army veteran of the Iraq War and founder of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America said.
Trump transition live coverage: Matt Gaetz investigation sparks clash in Congress
President-elect Donald Trump is still choosing his nominees for his second term in the White House − and making some surprising picks.
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How Trump Could Steamroll Congress—and His Own Party—on Matt Gaetz
As attorney general, Gaetz will be fully empowered to carry out Trump’s—and his own—incindiary mandate, litigating culture wars and carrying out personal vendettas. Republican Senator Thom Tillis put it aptly: “I’m sure it’ll make for a popcorn-eating confirmation.”
Trump's party wins total control of Congress as controversial Gaetz appointment causes shock
Donald Trump appoints a series of ultra-loyalists to key posts, including Matt Gaetz as his pick for attorney general and Marco Rubio for secretary of state.
Trump’s Gaetz nomination sets up test of Senate Republican loyalty
Several senators said they were shocked at the nomination, raising questions about whether they will check Trump.
GOP senators are already balking at Trump’s pick of Matt Gaetz for attorney general
Republican senators reacted with shock and incredulity to the news that Donald Trump wants Matt Gaetz to be attorney general.
Trump Taps Firebrand Congressman Matt Gaetz for Attorney General
Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) speaks on Day 3 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 17, 2024. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo By Andrew Goudsward and Sarah N.
Justice Department officials react to Trump picking Matt Gaetz for attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump's pick of Rep. Matt Gaetz as his future attorney general has sent shockwaves through the Justice Department.
Matt Gaetz's Personality Irked His GOP Colleagues. There Are Better Reasons To Oppose His Nomination.
If he is confirmed as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general, former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz will replace ...
Who is Matt Gaetz? From sex-trafficking allegations to public spats, the AG nominee is no stranger to controversy
Who is Matt Gaetz? From sex-trafficking allegations to public spats, the AG nominee is no stranger to controversy - Trump ...
Pressure mounts to release House ethics report on Gaetz sex trafficking allegations
President-elect Donald Trump vowed retribution against his political enemies. Now, the bombastic Republican Congressman could ...
Matt Gaetz slammed as ‘vile’ sexual predator by Federalist co-founder, who says senators who vote for AG pick must ‘own that’
The man is absolutely vile. There are pools of vomit with more to offer the earth than this STD-riddled testament to the ...
Matt Gaetz Investigation Report Could Be Made Public—Here's How
The Florida Republican resigned his congressional seat after President-elect Donald Trump announced him as his nominee for ...
Trump attorney general pick Matt Gaetz under scrutiny as House Ethics report on sex and drug claims takes focus
GOP Sen. John Cornyn said he “absolutely” wants to see the House Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz, President-elect ...
Trump Sends Shock Waves Through Washington With Gaetz Pick
President-elect Donald Trump waited until after he had left Washington to stun the town. Hours after a cordial meeting ...
Matt Gaetz Faces 'Monumental Challenge' to Win Confirmation—Legal Analyst
Gaetz is a firebrand who has been divisive even in his own party and was previously investigated by the DOJ for sex ...