Justice Department officials react to Trump picking Matt Gaetz for attorney general

State Department reacts to leak of Israel's planned Iran response

Deputy State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel reacted to reports of leaked classified documents apparently detailing Israel's planned response against Iran for their Oct. 1, 2024, attack. Patel ...

State Department reacts to Israel's parliament vote to ban UNRWA

U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the Biden administration is concerned over a vote in Israel's parliament to ban UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for ...

Justice Department Warns Musk That His $1 Million Giveaway Might Be Illegal

Elon Musk’s super PAC, which supports Donald Trump’s presidential bid, is giving cash prizes to registered voters who sign a petition.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

New Justice Department scrutiny of Musk's million dollar giveaway plan

The Justice Department has sent a letter to Elon Musk's super PAC with a warning about Musk's offer to give away a million dollars to people who pledge to support First and Second Amendment rights ...

Politics - NBC News - October 23

What the Justice Department could look like under a Kamala Harris presidency

Kamala Harris’ team is quietly considering potential nominees for attorney general to lead the Justice Department if she beats Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

Elon Musk defends $1 million giveaway after Justice Department warning

Elon Musk spoke in a virtual townhall event Friday and said that his petition giveaway wasn't meant to register voters.

House Republicans, Justice Department face off over Biden audiotapes

The House Judiciary Committee sued Attorney General Merrick Garland to try to force him to turn over recordings of the president's special counsel interview.

Justice Department sues to block UnitedHealth Group's $3.3 billion purchase of Amedisys

The Justice Department is suing to block UnitedHealth Group’s $3.3 billion purchase of Amedisys

Health - ABC News - 2 days ago

House Ethics Panel Was Set to Vote to Release Report Critical of Matt Gaetz

The committee has been investigating allegations that Mr. Gaetz, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for attorney general, engaged in sexual misconduct and illicit drug use.

Top stories - The New York Times - 9 hours ago

Durbin calls on House Ethics Committee to preserve report on Matt Gaetz

Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., is calling on the House Ethics Committee to preserve and hand over "relevant" parts of their investigation into Matt Gaetz. Durbin stressed the relevance of their report ...

Growing calls for House Ethics Committee to share report on Matt Gaetz

Calls are growing from prominent Republican leaders for the House Ethics Committee to share its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz.

Matt Gaetz resigns from House before ethics report release

Matt Gaetz resigned from the House of Representatives on Wednesday after President-elect Donald Trump tapped him to lead the Department of Justice as attorney general. Before Gaetz resigned, the ...

Trump’s Pentagon pick stokes fears of 'woke' generals purge

President-elect Trump is forging ahead with a dramatic shake-up of the military, with fears of a purge of “woke” generals fueled by his nomination this week of Fox News host Pete Hegseth to lead ...

Politics - The Hill - 14 hours ago

Gaetz pick as AG triggers audible gasp from some Republicans

Reaction among Republicans on Capitol Hill to President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Matt Gaetz for attorney general ranged from shock to support to outright dismissal.

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 - 5 hours ago

Texas Attorney General Sues Doctor Over Treatment for Transgender Minors

Ken Paxton, the attorney general, said it was the first enforcement action under a state ban on treatment.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

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

World reacts to Trump's election as president

Donald Trump is going back to the White House as the 47th president after winning the 2024 election, CBS News projects. CBS News' Holly Williams and Margaret Brennan report on how world leaders are ...

How Matt Drudge turned on Trump

“American Psycho,” screamed the banner headline on the Drudge Report this week underneath a photo of former President Trump swaying back and forth listening to music at a town hall in Pennsylvania, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Irish general election to be officially called

Taoiseach Simon Harris is expected to announce the date for a general election later.

England’s universities regulator warns of worsening financial outlook

‘Bold’ action required to stop higher education institutions falling into insolvency, says Office for Students

World - Financial Times - 1 hour ago

News updates from November 14: Trump picks Robert Kennedy Jr to run health department; Powell says no ‘hurry’ to lower rates further

World - Financial Times - 3 hours ago

Is It Possible for Trump to Shut the Department of Education?

Donald Trump said he would use the department to further his priorities. He also said he would close it. Both options would face difficulties.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

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