Moskowitz on Gaetz nomination: 'Elections have consequences'

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) on Wednesday said “elections have consequences” when asked about President-elect Trump’s choice of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as attorney general. “Donald Trump is very ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Matt Gaetz AG nomination: Timeline

In the span of eight days, Matt Gaetz went from a re-elected House member to an embattled attorney general pick who withdrew his nomination amid multiple scandals.

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Politics - The Hill - November 11

Trump to nominate Matt Gaetz for attorney general

House Speaker Mike Johnson said Matt Gaetz, whose selection as attorney general prompted backlash, resigned from Congress.

Trump to nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team has announced his pick for attorney general: Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida. In a statement, the Trump team said Gaetz is "a champion for the ...

Graham on Gaetz nomination: ‘Give Matt a chance’

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) urged his fellow Republicans to “give Matt a chance” after President-elect Trump nominated former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to lead his Justice Department, sending ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Lawmakers react to Trump nominating Gaetz for attorney general

Lawmakers had a range of responses to President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he'll nominate Matt Gaetz for attorney general. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen has more.

Top stories - CBS News - November 14

CNBC's Sorkin: Wall Street spooked by Gaetz nomination

CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin spoke out on President-elect Trump’s nomination of now-former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) for attorney general, saying the decision resulted in a “shift in tone” for Wall ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

11/03/2024: Election Truth; Unintended Consequences; The Land of Novo

First, how Georgia election officials fight voting misinformation. Then, a look at the consequences of Texas' strict abortion laws. And, meet the Novo Nordisk scientist behind Ozempic, Wegovy.

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

Coons calls Gaetz's nomination 'deadly serious challenge' to Senate

Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) on Wednesday said President-elect Trump’s choice of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) for attorney general poses a “deadly serious challenge” to the Senate’s constitutional role of ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

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 Democrat: Gaetz nomination ‘red alert moment for American Democracy’

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) sounded the alarm Wednesday after President-elect Trump tapped former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to serve as his attorney general, calling the move a "red alert." “Listen, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Swalwell: Gaetz nomination a ‘middle finger’ to Democrats, ‘sane Republicans’

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) criticized President-elect Trump's decision to elevate former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to attorney general, calling it a "middle finger" to Democrats and "sane" ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

What's next for Congress after Trump's Gaetz nomination, other team picks?

Many of President-elect Donald Trump's team picks for his second term in the White House will have to go through the Senate confirmation process. Also, an expected House ethics inquiry into former ...

Top stories - CBS News - November 14

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

GOP senators: Gaetz nomination to head Justice in serious trouble

Republican senators are warning that Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-Fla.) nomination to serve President-elect Trump’s attorney general is in serious trouble, even though Republicans will control 53 seats ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Former House Republican says Gaetz nomination is 'a bridge too far'

Former Republican Rep. Charlie Dent of Pennsylvania suggested that Rep. Matt Gaetz's (R-Fla.) nomination by President-elect Trump to serve as attorney general would be withdrawn. "I would say, in ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Grassley: Gaetz Ethics report's release would result in 'faster consideration' of nomination

Sen. Chuck Grassley (Iowa), the incoming Republican chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said Tuesday that the House Ethics Committee would help speed up the Senate’s consideration of former ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene issues warning to Republicans opposing Matt Gaetz nomination

Congresswoman threatens to release what she says are reports of harassment claims filed against colleagues . Marjorie Taylor Greene , the firebrand Republican congresswoman from Georgia, has ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Donald Trump announces Pam Bondi as new attorney general choice after Matt Gaetz steps aside – live

Former Florida attorney general is longtime Trump ally and was one of his lawyers during first impeachment trial. Trump names Pam Bondi as attorney general pick after Gaetz steps aside Bondi ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Gaetz withdrawal from AG nomination is among quickest in history

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) withdrew his nomination as President-elect Trump’s attorney general on Thursday, putting an end to a chaotic several days on Capitol Hill and making him one of the ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Matt Gaetz, Trump's embattled pick for AG, withdraws nomination

President-elect Trump quickly announced his new choice of former Florida attorney general, Pam Bondi, to lead the Justice Department following the sudden withdrawal of embattled pick Matt Gaetz. ...

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Deadly impact of abortion bans surface as 10 states set to vote on ballot measures

Residents of 10 states will vote on abortion-related ballot measures. A spate of recent reports have emerged about the life-threatening consequences of strict bans.

Politics - NBC News - November 5

Trump picks Linda McMahon for education, and says he won’t reconsider Matt Gaetz nomination – live

President-elect picks prominent donor and co-chair of transition team as education secretary; Trump won’t rethink Gaetz for attorney general despite mounting scrutiny. Trump nominates transition ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Trump nominates Pam Bondi for US attorney-general after Gaetz drops out

Announcement comes just hours after controversial initial nominee withdrew from consideration for the role

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Live updates: Johnson nominated for Speaker, Thune elected Senate GOP leader

Republicans in the House and Senate elected their leaders Wednesday after securing a trifecta — winning the House, Senate and White House — in last week's election. In the Senate, Sen. John Thune ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

President-elect Donald Trump nominates Pam Bondi for attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump has named former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his new pick for U.S. attorney general. The announcement follows Matt Gaetz's withdrawal amid a storm of sexual ...

DeSantis sets special election for Gaetz seat

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Friday formally set a special election date to fill former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-Fla.) vacant House seat in Florida’s 1st Congressional District. The primary ...

Politics - The Hill - 15 hours ago

House Democrat: Senators should have 'full information' before Gaetz vote

Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.), who sits on the House Ethics Committee, said he believes senators should have the “full information” about their investigation and report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

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 - 2 days ago

Analysis of President-elect Trump Cabinet picks Matt Gaetz, Tulsi Gabbard

CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "CBS Mornings" to break down President-elect Donald Trump's latest choices for his Cabinet, including the controversial pick of ...

Top stories - CBS News - November 14

President-elect Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general amid investigation

President-elect Donald Trump said Rep. Matt Gaetz is his pick to be nominated for attorney general. The announcement comes just two days before the House ethics committee was set to vote on ...

Top stories - CBS News - November 14

Billionaires have business interests hinging on election outcome

Billionaires who have funneled tens of millions of dollars into the 2024 election or who have made key decisions affecting the race have a lot riding on the outcome. Two of the biggest names to get ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

These states have abortion laws on the ballot for the 2024 election

Abortion is on the ballot in 10 states in 2024, from Arizona to Florida.

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