Matt Gaetz may be able to return to his congressional seat after withdrawal from AG consideration

Bannon on Gaetz's AG withdrawal: 'We took a casualty’

Political strategist Steve Bannon said former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-Fla.) withdrawal from the attorney general nomination was a “casualty” for the Republican Party. “We took a casualty today. One of ...

Politics - The Hill - 22 hours ago

‘Black mark’: Lawmakers seethe over Ethics’ Gaetz report imbroglio

The panel deadlocked over whether to release the report Wednesday, though they’re scheduled to meet again on the matter Dec. 5.

Politics - Politico - 2 days ago

Can Matt Gaetz return to Congress?

Now that former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has withdrawn from consideration to be President-elect Trump’s attorney general, questions are swirling about whether he will return to the House — or if he ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

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

Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress after Trump attorney general nomination

Decision by congressman, selected by Trump to lead DoJ, means end to ethics inquiry over alleged sexual misconduct. Donald Trump said he will nominate Florida congressman Matt Gaetz to be the US ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Senate Democrats seek evidence from FBI sex-trafficking probe of Trump AG pick Matt Gaetz

The House Ethics panel is mulling whether to release a report on alleged sexual misconduct by Matt Gaetz, whom Donald Trump wants to run the Justice Department.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Why did Matt Gaetz withdraw as Trump's attorney general pick?

Just over a week after President-elect Donald Trump named Matt Gaetz as his intended nominee for attorney general, the now-former congressman has withdrawn his name from consideration for the ...

Why Gaetz withdrew from attorney general consideration for Trump's second term

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general. CBS News' Major Garrett spoke to several senators about his confirmation ...

After Gaetz withdraws, Vance turns to Hegseth

Politics - Politico - Yesterday

Fate of Gaetz ethics report uncertain after congressional panel deadlocked

Pressure has been mounting on the ethics committee to release a report on Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general.

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.

12:30 Report — AG watch: Matt Gaetz out, Pam Bondi in

Presented by Electronic Payments Coalition — Plus: Trump's criminal sentencing delayed {beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Friday! What’s the move this weekend — are we seeing “Wicked” or “Gladiator II”? ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

The biggest unanswered questions about Matt Gaetz's AG replacement

President-elect Donald Trump nominated Florida’s former top prosecutor Pam Bondi to be attorney general following Rep. Matt Gaetz's withdrawal. Is she better?

Matt Gaetz praises Trump's AG replacement pick Pam Bondi

Politics - Politico - Yesterday

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 ...

Can Matt Gaetz return to Congress? He says he won't.

Trump loyalist Rep. Matt Gaetz is out of a job for now, but his political future may not be over.

Politics - CBS News - Yesterday

With Matt Gaetz's withdrawal, Trump's 'retribution' campaign hits the harsh reality of governing in Washington

Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal as a candidate for attorney general illustrates roadblocks Trump could face converting his campaign of “retribution” into a governing coalition.

Trump selects Pam Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdraws

President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.

Trump taps Pam Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdraws

President-elect Donald Trump has named former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his new pick for U.S. attorney general after former Rep. Matt Gaetz announced he was withdrawing from ...

Will the Senate embrace Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdrawal?

The Senate confirmation process for Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump's latest pick for attorney general, may be more favorable than what was expected for former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz. CBS ...

Trump announces Matt Gaetz as his pick for attorney general

Gaetz, a Florida lawmaker who has been under federal investigation, has been a staunch Trump ally on Capitol Hill.

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 - 4 days ago

Trump attorney general pick Matt Gaetz under scrutiny as House Ethics report on sex and drug claims takes focus

GOP Sen. John Cornyn said he "absolutely" wants to see the House Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general pick.

Business - CNBC - 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

Eye Opener: New details on allegations against Donald Trump's AG pick Matt Gaetz

New details on allegations against Donald Trump's attorney general pick Matt Gaetz. Also, the Kremlin slams President Biden's decision allowing Ukraine to use American missiles for targets inside ...

Trump’s new AG pick Pam Bondi has a ‘greater chance’ of getting confirmed than Matt Gaetz

President-elect Donald Trump named former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his pick to replace former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) for attorney general. NBC News Correspondents Aaron Gilchrist, ...

Politics - NBC News - 22 hours ago

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 ...

What we know about the breach of depositions from Matt Gaetz investigations

An "unknown and unauthorized third party" gained access to several depositions relating to various investigations into Matt Gaetz, CBS News has learned. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole ...

You May Not Be Able to Outrun a Vampire Bat

Scientists put the bloodsucking mammals on a treadmill to understand how they get the energy to chase down their next meal.

Science - The New York Times - November 7

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