Gaetz failure suggests Senate Republicans may resist Trump extremes

President-elect’s strategic retreat over attorney-general nominee is sign of his political limitations

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Trump baffles Republican senators by picking Matt Gaetz for attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump stunned Senate Republicans by announcing that he will nominate Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general.

Politics - NBC News - November 13

Senate Republicans Alarmed by Trump Nominating Matt Gaetz for Attorney General

Many Republican senators were stunned that Representative Matt Gaetz, Republican of Florida, had been chosen as the nominee, and expressed skepticism that he could secure enough votes for ...

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Trump is on a calling spree urging senators to support Matt Gaetz for attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump has been making calls to bolster his pick to lead the Justice Department — Matt Gaetz — who already faces skepticism from some Republican senators, according to sources ...

Politics - NBC News - November 19

After Gaetz, other controversial nominees test Trump's sway with Senate Republicans

After Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration for attorney general, Senate Republicans are weighing Donald Trump's other controversial picks for his Cabinet.

Trump picking Gaetz for AG may be loyalty test for senators

President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, is facing a tough Senate confirmation process for the job. CBS News political director Fin Gómez reports on some of the ...

Senators say there are other ways to vet Gaetz without ethics report

Sen. John Cornyn seemed to suggest one way info about Gaetz could come out is by calling those associated with the allegations to appear before the Judiciary Committee.

Hulk Hogan suggests Trump may nominate him for position in administration

Hulk Hogan suggested that President-elect Trump might give him a role in his upcoming administration during an interview with Fox News's Brian Kilmeade on Saturday. Hogan during the interview ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Senate Judiciary Republican 'absolutely' wants to see Ethics report on Gaetz

Republican Sen. John Cornyn (Texas), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said he “absolutely” wants to see the House Ethics Committee’s report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) after his ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Republican senator calls for release of Matt Gaetz ethics report to chamber

Markwayne Mullin says Senate ‘should have access’ to file on Trump’s AG pick, who was accused of sexual misconduct. Discussion on Donald Trump’s selection of Matt Gaetz, the former Florida ...

World - The Guardian - November 17

Gaetz, Gabbard and Hegseth are unqualified — Senate Republicans should reject them

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated three political hacks to highly sensitive and important federal positions.

Politics - The Hill - November 19

Matt Gaetz meets privately with Senate Republicans to build support

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz is meeting with Senate Republicans as he seeks to shore up support after Donald Trump tapped the embattled GOP firebrand as his pick for attorney general.

Morning Report — Trump wins; Republicans capture Senate

In today’s issue: Trump wins; Republicans capture Senate Former President Trump is projected to capture Pennsylvania and other battleground states, the prizes he needed to return to the White House ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Trump vs. McConnell: The final showdown: ANALYSIS

Trump's unlikely to endorse, sources say, because he doubts Rick Scott can win.

Jeffries: Pelosi is not undermining me

“It's an honor to stand on the shoulders of Speaker Nancy Pelosi,” he said Sunday.

Politics - Politico - November 17

Trump bewilders Senate GOP with Gaetz AG selection

President-elect Trump’s decision to tap Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to become attorney general caught Senate Republicans completely flat-footed, and put the party on the defensive immediately over one ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Senate Democrat: Trump wants to 'subjugate' GOP senators with Gaetz appointment

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) suggested President-elect Trump appointing former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to serve as the head of the Justice Department (DOJ) is somewhat of a power play against ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Trump AG pick Gaetz could be great for cannabis — but stock moves suggest confirmation is unlikely

If controversial Republican Matt Gaetz manages to win confirmation as attorney general, his tenure at the Justice Department is expected to be positive for the cannabis industry.

Business - MarketWatch - November 14

A majority of Senate Republicans doubt Matt Gaetz will be confirmed as attorney general, sources say

More than half of Senate Republicans, including some in senior leadership positions, privately say they don’t see a path for former Rep.

Republican senator predicts Gaetz wouldn't win Florida governorship after he teases run

Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) dismissed the idea of former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) successfully running for governor in Florida during an interview on Politico's Playbook Deep Dive podcast. When ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Trump ‘most likely’ needs 60 votes in Senate to enact tariff plan, Sen. Rick Scott suggests

There's a debate as to whether President-elect Donald Trump can enact a sweeping tariff plan with or without congressional approval.

Business - CNBC - November 10

Republicans baffled after Trump picks ‘reckless’ Gaetz for attorney general

Congressman decried as ‘person of moral turpitude’ amid questions over whether Senate will confirm nomination. Donald Trump’s decision to nominate the far-right Republican congressman Matt ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

If Republicans confirm Gaetz for AG, it proves ‘anything is possible’ for the rest of Trump’s picks

President-elect Trump is pressing Senate Republicans to confirm former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as attorney general. NBC News Correspondents Garrett Haake and Ryan Nobles report the latest ...

Politics - NBC News - November 19

Republicans take Senate: What it means for President-elect Trump

When President-elect Trump returns to the White House, he'll be supported by a Republican-controlled Senate. While control of the House remains up for grabs, if Republicans take majority there too, ...

Trump's victory scrambles a three-way race for Senate Republican leader

Donald Trump’s presidential win has scrambled the race to replace Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, with Sens. John Thune, John Cornyn and Rick Scott all running.

Politics - NBC News - November 7

Senate Republican leadership fight becomes a proxy for MAGA influence under Trump

An army of online pro-Trump voices is trying to boost underdog Rick Scott for Senate Republican leader over two Mitch McConnell deputies, John Thune and John Cornyn.

Trump makes demand as Senate Republicans prepare to elect new leader

As Senate Republicans prepare to vote Wednesday on a new majority leader, Trump is already weighing in with demands for recess appointments.

'Who?' Some Republican senators surprised by Trump's defense pick

Some Republican senators expressed surprise and said they had little knowledge about who exactly President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense is.

Politics - NBC News - November 13

Senate Republicans to elect new leader as Trump looms over contest

Whip John Thune of South Dakota, former Whip John Cornyn of Texas and Sen. Rick Scott of Florida are in the race for Senate Republican leader.

Republicans promise to protect the Senate filibuster, even if it hinders Trump's agenda

The new Senate Republican majority is promising to leave the filibuster alone — even if it stands in the way of the Trump agenda they hope to advance.

Politics - NBC News - November 13

Trump 'challenging' Republican senators with controversial Cabinet picks: ANALYSIS

Donald Trump was elected with a mandate last week. He's now using it to challenge Republican senators to confirm his Cabinet picks.

Republicans Float Lara Trump to Fill Rubio’s Senate Seat

If Senator Marco Rubio becomes secretary of state, Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida will choose his replacement. Some lawmakers are pushing for the president-elect’s daughter-in-law.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

Hugh Hewitt: Trump may be playing '4D chess' with Gaetz nomination

Conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt said Thursday that President-elect Trump may be “playing 4D chess" with his nomination of former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as attorney general. “He’s resigned ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Trump Admits Gaetz May Not Be Confirmed. He’s Pushing His Nominees Anyway.

The president-elect is taking a flood-the-zone approach to his cabinet nominations, betting that the Senate won’t dare to turn them all down.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 18

Stephen A. Smith: Trump may have ulterior motive for Gaetz pick

Stephen A. Smith says that “under normal circumstances” Matt Gaetz would never be confirmed as the nation's new attorney general.

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Can Gaetz get Senate confirmation to be Trump's attorney general?

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz will have to be confirmed by the Senate before he becomes President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general. Some members of Congress are already having strong ...

Trump reportedly personally asks senators to confirm Matt Gaetz

President-elect Trump is reportedly calling senators an asking them personally to confirm Matt Gaetz, his pick for Attorney General. It comes as Gaetz faces mounting scrutiny amid new testimony ...

Politics - NBC News - November 19

Latest in Gaetz failure suggests Senate Republicans may resist Trump extremes