Attorney details allegations against Trump attorney general pick Matt Gaetz

Klobuchar: Gaetz is an ‘absurd’ choice for attorney general

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) said former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) was an “absurd” choice for President-elect Trump's attorney general, during a Friday appearance on CNN. “This is an absurd choice ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Trump Picks Todd Blanche, His Defense Lawyer, to Be Deputy Attorney General

Mr. Blanche, a former supervising federal prosecutor in Manhattan, oversaw the president-elect’s legal defense against multiple indictments.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

'Reckless pick': Lawmakers express doubts that Gaetz can get confirmed as attorney general

“I think he has a zero percent shot of getting through the Senate," said Donald Trump ally Rep. Max Miller.

Politics - Politico - 6 days ago

Matt Gaetz allegedly paid two women for sex in 2017, attorney says

Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department, paid a woman for sex at a small, invitation-only party in Florida, where prostitution is illegal, in 2017 while he ...

Politics - NBC News - 23 hours ago

Trump pick Matt Gaetz under further scrutiny amid fresh allegations

Lawyer representing two women alleges Gaetz paid them for sex and that one witnessed him having sex with minor. An attorney representing two women who he says testified before the House ethics ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Gaetz misconduct probes under renewed scrutiny after attorney general nod

President-elect Donald Trump has selected longtime ally, Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, to serve as his next attorney general. CBS News investigative producer Michael Kaplan joins "America Decides" to ...

How Gaetz as attorney general would impact Justice Department

NBC News' senior legal correspondent Laura Jarrett discusses the impact Matt Gaetz, President-elect Trump's choice for attorney general, might have on the Justice Department. Current and former DOJ ...

Arizona attorney general investigating Trump’s rifle comments about Cheney

The Arizona attorney general's office said it is investigating former President Trump’s comments about former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) as a death threat under state laws, in a statement to The ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Schmitt withdraws name from Trump attorney general consideration

Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) is no longer in the running to become the next attorney general in President-elect Trump’s incoming administration. Schmitt, a top ally of the former and soon-to-be ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Trump to nominate his criminal defense lawyer for deputy attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump said he's nominating Todd Blanche, one of his criminal defense lawyers in the classified documents case, to be the deputy attorney general.

Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago

Two women told House panel Matt Gaetz paid them "for sex" via Venmo, their attorney says

Two women told a House ethics panel about former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's alleged misconduct between 2017 and 2019, claiming that he paid them both for sex, their attorney Joel Leppard told CBS ...

2 women told Congress that Matt Gaetz paid them for sex, their attorney says

A lawyer for two women says his clients told a House committee they were paid to have sex with President-elect Trump's pick for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, and to travel with him on multiple ...

Two women testified to House panel that Matt Gaetz paid them for sex, attorney says

Two women testified before a House ethics panel that former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid them for sex, their lawyer told CBS News. Gaetz, who is President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general pick, has ...

It’s up to the attorneys general now to save college sports

Attorneys general, as the charged guardians of consumer protections, have the power to force institutions, collectives and coaches to make good on their promises.

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Hegseth denies sexual assault allegation: Attorney

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick for secretary of defense, has denied allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman in 2017, saying in a statement through his lawyer that he was subject ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Arizona attorney general's office probing Trump's violent comments about Liz Cheney

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said Friday that her office is investigating whether former President Donald Trump’s violent remarks about former GOP Rep.

Politics - NBC News - November 1

Trump health secretary choice is ‘courting catastrophe’, says rights group – as it happened

This blog is closed, thanks for following along. You can read more of our coverage below: . Reaction: RFK Jr condemned as ‘clear and present danger’ after Trump nomination Full report: Trump ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

How likely is it that Trump Cabinet picks like Matt Gaetz will be confirmed?

President-elect Donald Trump raised eyebrows Wednesday when he announced he'll nominate Matt Gaetz to be his attorney general. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen has more on if Gaetz will ...

Analysis of President-elect Trump Cabinet picks Matt Gaetz, Tulsi Gabbard

CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "CBS Mornings" to break down President-elect Donald Trump's latest choices for his Cabinet, including the controversial pick of ...

Trump’s Matt Gaetz Pick Unnerves an Already Jittery Justice Department and FBI

Senior law enforcement officials face a wave of uncertainty as Donald J. Trump moves to nominate a fierce partisan and a longtime ally to fill one of the most powerful cabinet posts.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Trump’s Matt Gaetz Pick Concerns Both Right- and Left-Leaning Media

President-elect Donald J. Trump selected Matt Gaetz, a former Florida congressman, as his attorney general, a pick that drew a rare bipartisan rebuke from both conservative and liberal media outlets.

Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago

2 women tell Ethics panel Gaetz paid them for sex: Attorney

Two women testified before the House Ethics Committee that former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) paid them to have sex, according to the attorney representing them. Joel Leppard, a Florida-based ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

15 attorneys general call for national ban on price gouging

Fifteen attorneys general called on congressional leaders to support a national ban on price gouging in a letter sent Wednesday. The letter — addressed to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

OpenAI Speaks to California Attorney General About Becoming For-Profit Company

A new report says CEO Sam Altman’s efforts to shed its nonprofit AI research lab status are moving forward.

Business - Inc. - November 5

West Virginia attorney general wins governor's race to replace Jim Justice

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R) is the projected winner of the state's gubernatorial race, according to The Hill/Decision Desk HQ. Morrisey defeated Democratic nominee Steve ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Trump’s criminal defense attorneys offered DOJ roles

President-elect Trump announced Thursday he will nominate three of his personal criminal defense attorneys to serve in senior Justice Department roles. Todd Blanche will serve as deputy attorney ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

House report on Matt Gaetz allegations should not be released, Speaker Johnson says

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Friday that he would "strongly request" that the House Ethics Committee not release a report detailing its investigation into former Rep.

Matt Gaetz allegations and New York City stabbings: Morning Rundown

A lawyer said his client was allegedly paid to have sex with Matt Gaetz at a 2017 party.

Trump’s former deputy AG praised his second-tier DOJ picks — but offered no love for Matt Gaetz

Politics - Politico - 4 days ago

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