Congress could go around Ethics Committee if it doesn't release Gaetz report

Woman told House Ethics panel she witnessed Gaetz having sex with minor, lawyer says

An attorney tells ABC News that one of his clients told the House Ethics Committee that she witnessed then-Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz having sex with a minor.

Two women told House ethics panel Gaetz sent Venmo payments "for sex," attorney says

Two women testified before the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them "for sex," their lawyer told CBS News' Major Garrett.

Lawyer discusses clients' testimony to House ethics panel on Matt Gaetz sex allegations

Attorney Joel Leppard, who's representing two women who testified before the House Ethics Committee about Matt Gaetz, said his clients allege the former Florida representative paid them for sex. He ...

CNN bans conservative guest for telling Muslim journalist 'I hope your beeper doesn't go off'

CNN has banned Ryan Girdusky from appearing on the network again after he told Mehdi Hasan "I hope your beeper doesn't go off," an apparent reference to the spate of exploding pagers in Lebanon ...

Bengals' Zac Taylor doesn't regret going for two vs. Ravens, despite attempt failing: 'Came here to win'

Taylor doesn't regret his decision to play for the win, rather than the tie

Sports - CBS Sports - November 8

Steve Bannon: 'Trump is going to hit' DOJ 'with a blowtorch and Matt Gaetz is that torch'

In a call with Kristen Welker, former Trump chief strategist Steve Bannon reacted to the nomination of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as attorney general. NBC News Justice and Intelligence Correspondent ...

Morning Report — Leadership races, funding up next for Congress

In today’s issue: As the remaining ballots are being counted in House and Senate races, Congress returns to Washington next week for the lame duck period. Republican electoral wins in the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Morning Report — Trump, GOP Congress aim for swift governing start

In today's issue: While the Democratic Party searches for its black box buried under an election crash site, Senate and House Republicans are celebrating with President-elect Trump and plotting ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

The Hill's 12:30 Report — Congress returns to a scrambled Washington

Presented by Electronic Payments Coalition — Plus: The fate of Trump's hush money case {beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Tuesday. Capitol Hill is filled with freshly dry-cleaned suits this morning. That ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Inside the New York elections that could decide control of Congress

The road to the House majority for Republicans and Democrats is running through New York, well outside the presidential battleground map.

Key ‘sleeper races’ that could decide who controls Congress

NBC News Correspondents Sahil Kapur and Ali Vitali explains which key House and Senate races could determine the balance of power in Congress.

Politics - NBC News - October 28

Breaking down the Senate and House races that could shift power for Congress

The race for the White House is at the top of the ticket this Election Day, but down-ballot congressional races could have a profound impact on the future of the country as well. CBS News ...

What a second Trump administration could mean for America with a GOP-led Congress

With Republicans projected to control the Senate and potentially the House, Robert Costa and Ed O'Keefe break down what a Trump agenda might look like in a united GOP government.

What a Republican sweep in Congress could mean for the stock market—in one chart

Stocks have posted a positive annual return in 13 consecutive years when control of Congress has been split between Democrats and Republicans.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Republican Congress Could Mean Slashed Taxes and Heightened Deficits

Trump’s agenda could sink the U.S. government trillions of dollars further into debt.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

Evening Report — Tempers flare with 4 days to go

Plus: Speaker Johnson prepares for uncertain future {beacon} Evening Report © Paul Sancya and Carolyn Kaster, Associated Press Tempers flare as election heads for photo finish Tempers are ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Steve Bannon released from prison after 4-month contempt of Congress sentence

Steve Bannon, the former advisor to former President Donald Trump, completed his nearly four-month prison sentence for a contempt of Congress charge. NBC News’ Ken Dilanian reports on Bannon’s ...

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 ...

Israel announces strikes on military sites in Iran.

Blasts reported around Tehran after a year of escalating confrontations.

World - The New York Times - October 25

WATCH: Strong explosions reported around Tehran, Iran state TV confirms

Israel confirmed it has begun retaliatory strikes against Iran in the wake of the Oct. 1 missile barrage.

Europe could try to stop — or get around — damaging Trump tariffs

Donald Trump's U.S. election win has left Europe scrabbling to work out how it will be able to contain — or counter — probable tariffs on its exports to the U.S.

Business - CNBC - November 11

Army releases report on incident involving Trump campaign aide at Arlington cemetery

The U.S. Army on Friday released a heavily redacted copy of a police report stemming from an August incident in which a staffer from former President Donald Trump’s campaign allegedly pushed an ...

Patriots release 2022 second-round pick Tyquan Thornton

The Patriots reportedly are finally cutting ties with Tyquan Thornton, their second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Morning Report — Trump takes victory lap; Gaetz bombshell

In today’s issue: © The Associated Press | Evan Vucci “Isn’t it nice to win?” President-elect Trump’s question received raucous applause from House Republicans during a Wednesday meeting on ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

12:30 Report — Trump shocks with Gaetz, Gabbard picks

Presented by Electronic Payments Coalition — 🧅Plus: The Onion buys Infowars {beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Thursday. Can you believe the election was only nine days ago? It feels like we’ve lived a ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

12:30 Report — Republicans' Gaetz, RFK Jr. headache

Presented by Electronic Payments Coalition — Plus: Bluesky app explodes postelection {beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Friday! All I keep hearing about is this fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Steve Bannon’s Oct. 29 prison release could help Trump win

Stephen Bannon, a controversial pro-Trump warrior and former White House adviser, is scheduled for release from prison on October 29, just before the 2022 midterm elections, and is expected to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Could the Menendez brothers be released? L.A. prosecutors push for resentencing

In a surprising move, L.A. prosecutors are calling for a resentencing of Lyle and Erik Menendez, convicted in 1996 of the first-degree murder of their parents. CBS News legal contributor Caroline ...

The Memo: Gaetz and Hegseth controversies could trickle down to Trump

Allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct are complicating the paths of two of President-elect Trump’s most important nominees. In the process, they threaten to put a new spotlight on Trump’s ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Could Democrats do to Gaetz what Republicans did to Hunter Biden?

Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general could be blocked by the Senate due to concerns about his past behavior, and his confirmation would be a distraction and constant headache for Donald ...

Politics - The Hill - 16 hours ago

Matt Gaetz could launch Big Tech crackdown at DOJ

President-elect Trump’s decision to nominate former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as attorney general signals a rough road ahead for major technology firms during his second administration. Gaetz had ...

Politics - The Hill - 11 hours ago

‘I never want you around your grandchild’: the families torn apart when adult children decide to go ‘no contact’

Some cases of estrangement stem from a traumatic childhood. But in others it can come as a shock to parents who believe they did their best. People on both sides of family rifts share their ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Elon Musk says he and Trump have 'mandate to delete' regulations. Ethics laws could limit Musk role

Choosing billionaire Elon Musk to be what President-elect Donald Trump calls “our cost cutter” for the U.S. government, is not the first time an American president has empowered a business tycoon ...

Tech - ABC News - 6 days ago

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