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Democrats express concern over Gaetz pick
Democrats in both chambers of Congress have expressed concern over President-elect Trump’s decision to tap Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to serve as the next attorney general. Trump announced on ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
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 - 7 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.Top stories - NBC News - 2 hours ago -
Trump’s criminal defense attorneys offered DOJ roles
President-elect Trump announced Thursday he will nominate three of his personal criminal defense attorneys to serve in senior Justice Department roles. Todd Blanche will serve as deputy attorney ...Politics - The Hill - 3 hours ago -
How one controversial call in Georgia-Texas sparked widespread fallout: Fines, fury and now maybe reform
Was the decision to pick up the flag after Texas students provided ample time to consult the jumbotron the turning point college football officiating needed?Sports - CBS Sports - October 21 -
No. 9 BYU stuns Utah 22-21 on last-minute field goal after controversial penalty sparks winning drive
Utah was flagged for holding on fourth down at the start of BYU's game-winning drive.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago -
Texas attorney general and state lawmakers spar over death row inmate in 'shaken baby' case
A bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers who used their legislative powers and the courts to stop an execution last week with only hours to spare have drawn public rebuke from state Attorney General ...Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
Texas attorney general sues second doctor under state's gender-affirming care ban
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing a second doctor of violating a state law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors. The lawsuit, filed in a ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Arizona attorney general says she has 'no intention' of dropping fake electors case
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said Sunday that she has “no intention” of dropping the criminal case against a group of President-elect Donald Trump’s allies who sought to overturn the results ...Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago -
QB Leinart, son of ex-USC star Matt, picks SMU
Not currently rated by ESPN, Cole Leinart held several Power 4 offers and picked SMU over Colorado, Arizona and Utah to become the second member of coach Rhett Lashlee's 2026 class.Sports - ESPN - November 7 -
Trump weighs in on Biden controversy over 'garbage' comment
Former President Donald Trump attacked President Biden for a comment in which he appeared to call Trump supporters "garbage." Mr. Biden later clarified that he wasn't referring to all Trump ...Politics - NBC News - October 30 -
Trump weighs in on Biden's controversial 'garbage' remarks
Former President Trump rode to his Wisconsin rally in a garbage truck, seizing on a gaffe by President Biden that began with racist jokes at a Trump event in New York. Vice President Harris, ...Politics - NBC News - October 31 -
Democrats see hope for Harris in Trump controversies
A series of controversial statements from former President Trump and his allies in the final week of the campaign has opened the door for Democrats to potentially make gains with key voters. A ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Trump's resilience: From controversies to assassination attempts
NBC News’ Kristen Welker highlights Donald Trump’s unprecedented resilience as a political figure, recalling his 2015 comments about John McCain which was thought to be career-ending. Despite ...Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
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 - Yesterday -
Trump selects Gaetz, Gabbard to join his Cabinet
President-elect Donald Trump surprised Washington on Wednesday when he announced he intends to nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to be his attorney general. He also selected former Rep. Tulsi ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Trump sparks concern with claims of fraud in Pennsylvania
Former President Trump is sowing doubt about the election results in Pennsylvania less than one week before Election Day, making explosive and misleading claims about fraud in the commonwealth. The ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Will Trump's victory spark a global trade war?
Trump has promised tariffs on all foreign goods. If he follows through, many smaller economies may be forced to respond in kind.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
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 - 5 hours ago