Kinzinger says he'd be 'surprised' if Gaetz gets confirmed

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) admitted he would be “surprised” if Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), President-elect Trump’s pick for attorney general gets confirmed, joining a crowd of doubters that ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 hours ago

McCarthy says Gaetz won’t get confirmed: ‘Everyone knows that’

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) predicted Wednesday that former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), President-elect Trump’s pick for attorney general, will not get confirmed by the Senate. Asked for ...

Politics - The Hill - 17 hours 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 ...

'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 - Yesterday

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 - 13 hours ago

Matt Gaetz Is the Perfect Man for the Job

Trump’s choice to lead the Justice Department is a flagrant provocation that is, like a pulpy B movie, so bad it’s good.

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McCarthy: ‘Everybody knows’ Senate won’t confirm Gaetz

Politics - Politico - 18 hours ago

Kinzinger says he has 'no fear' over Trump's victory

Former Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger (IL) said he has “no fear” about president-elect Trump’s second term in office . “Can I be clear about something? I have absolutely no fear of Trump. Honest to ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Trump’s Choice of Matt Gaetz Should Surprise No One

He’s doing exactly what he said he would.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Doug Burgum says he'd be 'completely shocked' if Harris won Iowa

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) said he would be "completely shocked" if Vice President Harris won Iowa on Tuesday, despite a dramatic new poll showing her leapfrogging former President Trump ...

Politics - The Hill - November 3

Bolton calls for FBI investigations before Gaetz, Gabbard confirmations

Former national security adviser John Bolton said Wednesday that former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.)—President-elect Trump’s nominees for director of national ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

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 ...

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.

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Kilmeade surprised Gaetz in 'starting lineup' instead of 'clown car'

Fox News host Brian Kilmeade expressed surprise at President-elect Trump's nomination of former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to serve as attorney general. “The other thing is, I always thought when ...

Politics - The Hill - 17 hours ago

Cruz calls Gaetz pick 'very surprising,' will assess on 'merits'

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R) said that President-elect Trump choosing Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to serve as attorney general was "very surprising," though he has "trust" in the confirmation hearing ...

Politics - The Hill - 10 hours ago

Gaetz couldn't get hired by FBI: McCabe

Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe said Thursday that former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), President-elect Trump’s nominee for attorney general, couldn’t get hired by the FBI. “There are so many ...

Politics - The Hill - 17 hours ago

Rooney 'surprised' by Tuchel getting England job

Former England forward Wayne Rooney has said he is surprised at the FA's decision to appoint Thomas Tuchel as the new England manager.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Trump says he'd hire a 78-year-old CEO. There aren't many of them.

Donald Trump said he'd appoint a CEO who is 78, his own age. But chief executives of top companies who are his age or older are rare.

Politics - CBS News - October 18

Trump says he'd fire Jack Smith within '2 seconds' of taking office

Former President Trump said Thursday that he would fire special counsel Jack Smith, who is handling the criminal cases against Trump, within "two seconds" of taking office if he wins in November. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Possible Trump Treasury secretary says he'd work with Musk to cut federal spending

Hedge fund founder John Paulson, an ally of former President Trump, said in a new interview that he will work with tech billionaire Elon Musk to “reduce federal spending” if tapped to serve as ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Stephen A. Smith says he'd consider a presidential run if he had a 'legitimate shot'

Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith said Thursday he has no interest in running for public office and would consider launching a campaign for president only if he had a “legitimate shot” at ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

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 - 12 hours ago

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.

Which of Trump's Cabinet picks could face most trouble getting confirmed?

Several of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks have generated controversy. CBS News political director Fin Gómez examines who could face the most trouble in the confirmation process.

NASA engineer gets a surprise proposal during mission launch

Dr. Moogega Cooper, a NASA engineer at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, thought she was simply watching the launch of the Europa Clipper mission she worked on. But her boyfriend, Alex Shekarchian, ...

Netanyahu confirms Yahya Sinwar killing, says war is not over

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed the death of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar in the Gaza Strip as Israel's war continues to escalate there and in Lebanon against Hezbollah. Netanyahu ...

Treasury failed to disclose ‘material’ spending pressures under Hunt, says OBR

Watchdog says it cannot tell how big ‘black hole’ inherited by Rachel Reeves would have been with full transparency

World - Financial Times - October 30

Final recount confirms Georgia ruling party victory, says electoral commission

EU and US demand investigation as opposition and pro-European president cry foul . Officials in Georgia said a partial recount confirmed the ruling party had won its disputed election , while a ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Kinzinger gives a pep talk: 'This isn't forever'

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.), a vocal critic of President-elect Trump, sought to give a pep talk Wednesday after Trump's victory in the White House race. “Everybody keep your heads up,” ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Kinzinger: Hegseth pick as Trump Pentagon chief 'weird'

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.), a vocal critic of President-elect Trump, said the choice of Pete Hegseth, Army veteran and a Fox News host, to serve as Defense secretary was "weird," adding ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Insider Says Flames Looking to Add In Surprising In-Season Trade

Talk of the Flames being sellers appears accurate as reports are the Flames want to add a center.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

NFL Week 8 injury report: Bengals' Tee Higgins gets surprise injury designation; Tyreek Hill expected to play

All the final injury news ahead of the Week 8 slate of games

Sports - CBS Sports - October 27

'He'd be enraged': Al Fayed abuse survivors on their friendship

Five survivors of Mohamed Al Fayed's abuse say they have found comfort in each other's friendship.

Kinzinger: Zero percent chance GOP House would buck Trump

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) said on Wednesday he was concerned about the potential lack of checks and balances across government branches, especially if Republicans keep control of the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Kinzinger: Rubio pick as Trump secretary of State 'pretty good'

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.), a frequent critic of President-elect Trump, praised the reported nomination of Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) to serve as the next secretary of State. “You know, ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

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