Bannon blames McConnell for Gaetz withdrawal as Trump AG

Ex-Trump aide Steve Bannon released from prison after 4 months behind bars for contempt

Former Trump aide Steve Bannon was released from federal prison Tuesday, a spokesperson for the federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed to CBS News. The former Trump campaign CEO served a four-month ...

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

Exxon Chief to Trump: Don’t Withdraw From Paris Climate Deal

Darren Woods was one of only a few Western oil executives attending a global climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Business - The New York Times - November 12

What Could Happen If Trump Withdraws the U.S. from the Paris Agreement Again

Here’s what experts predict might occur—and why the country could be a “laughing stock globally.”

Business - Inc. - 19 hours ago

Democrats Begin the Blame Game, and What Happens to Trump’s Legal Woes

Plus, pickleball’s Super Bowl.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Ezra Klein rips those blaming Fox News for Trump's win

New York Times columnist Ezra Klein slammed people who are blaming Fox News for president-elect Trump’s win on a Wednesday episode of "Pod Save America." “This idea that, like: ‘Oh, no, the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Mitch McConnell’s lamentable legacy

As Michael Tackett implies in his new book, “The Price of Power: How Mitch McConnell Mastered the Senate, Changed America, and Lost His Party,” he has also caused considerable damage to democratic ...

Politics - The Hill - November 17

Trump nominates Pam Bondi for US attorney-general after Gaetz drops out

Announcement comes just hours after controversial initial nominee withdrew from consideration for the role

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Spain fines 5 low-cost airlines €179mn for ‘abusive’ practices

Ryanair hit hardest as carriers ordered to stop charging extra fees for hand luggage and adjacent seat reservations

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Trump stuns with Gaetz, Gabbard picks

President-elect Trump stunned Washington with two controversial picks to lead important law enforcement and intelligence roles in his administration, tapping Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to serve as ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Wasserman Schultz on Bondi as AG: 'Clearly a Trump apologist'

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) recently criticized President-elect Trump's pick of former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department, calling her a “massive election ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Thune says he doesn't know if Gaetz will be confirmed as AG 'until they start the process'

Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) weighed in on President-elect Trump's controversial decision to elevate former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to attorney general when he returns to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Senators want to see ethics probe into Matt Gaetz before voting to confirm him as AG

Republican senators want details of the Ethics Committee investigation into Matt Gaetz after Trump selected him to run the Justice Department as attorney general.

Politics - NBC News - November 14

New York Republican after Gaetz drops AG bid: 'Justice has been served'

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) used a meme including a well-known foe in Matt Gaetz to respond to the former Florida lawmakers 's withdrawal from consideration as attorney general in the next ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Matt Gaetz says he doesn't plan on returning to Congress

Matt Gaetz says he will not return to Congress after withdrawing his name from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general.

Trump to nominate Matt Gaetz for attorney general

House Speaker Mike Johnson said Matt Gaetz, whose selection as attorney general prompted backlash, resigned from Congress.

Matt Gaetz, under House ethics investigation, is Trump's pick for attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general, he posted on his social media platform Wednesday afternoon.

Matt Gaetz is Trump's pick for attorney general

President-elect Trump announced Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) will serve as his attorney general, tapping a loyal congressional ally who himself was the subject of a Justice Department investigation. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Trump taps loyalists Gaetz and Gabbard for key roles

President-elect sends shockwaves through Washington with selections for attorney-general and intelligence director

Business - Financial Times - November 13

Trump picks Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general

Donald Trump loyalist Matt Gaetz offered his resignation from Congress the same day he was tapped to be U.S. attorney general, House Speaker Mike Johnson said.

Business - CNBC - November 14

Trump to nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team has announced his pick for attorney general: Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida. In a statement, the Trump team said Gaetz is "a champion for the ...

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