Attorney General Nominee

Matt Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee

President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s nominee for US attorney-general

Former congressman says controversy around his nomination had become a ‘distraction’

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

The rise of Pam Bondi, longtime Trump ally who is new pick for attorney general

The 59-year-old was the first woman to head Florida's justice system and she is a longtime Trump ally.

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 - 2 days ago

Spain fines 5 low-cost airlines €179mn for ‘abusive’ practices

Ryanair hit hardest as carriers ordered to stop charging extra fees for hand luggage and adjacent seat reservations

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Picking an Attorney General

Donald Trump has nominated a loyalist, Matt Gaetz, to lead the Justice Department. But his confirmation is not a sure thing.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

The New Pick for Attorney General

Also, New York’s congestion tolls were approved. Here's the latest at the end of Friday.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Trump's new attorney general pick is a former Florida attorney general

President-elect Trump's new pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi, is a longtime ally who helped him amplify claims of 2020 election interference. She is a former Florida attorney general. Late ...

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Attorney details allegations against Trump attorney general-pick Matt Gaetz

A lawyer for two women who have accused Matt Gaetz of sexual misconduct is laying out the details of his clients' allegations, saying they told a House committee that Gaetz paid them "for sex." ...

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.

Matt Gaetz, under House ethics investigation, is Trump's pick for attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general, he posted on his social media platform Wednesday afternoon.

Matt Gaetz is Trump's pick for attorney general

President-elect Trump announced Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) will serve as his attorney general, tapping a loyal congressional ally who himself was the subject of a Justice Department investigation. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Trump taps loyalists Gaetz and Gabbard for key roles

President-elect sends shockwaves through Washington with selections for attorney-general and intelligence director

Business - Financial Times - November 13

Trump picks Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general

Donald Trump loyalist Matt Gaetz offered his resignation from Congress the same day he was tapped to be U.S. attorney general, House Speaker Mike Johnson said.

Business - CNBC - November 14

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 ...

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.

Klobuchar: Gaetz is an ‘absurd’ choice for attorney general

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) said former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) was an “absurd” choice for President-elect Trump's attorney general, during a Friday appearance on CNN. “This is an absurd choice ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Gaetz withdraws from attorney general consideration

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has withdrawn his nomination to be Attorney General for President-elect Trump.

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Matt Gaetz withdraws from attorney general consideration

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, has announced he is withdrawing from consideration. This comes after Gaetz visited Capitol Hill to rally ...

Friday Briefing: Gaetz Ends Bid for Attorney General

Plus, bathing in crude oil.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Gaetz Withdrew From Attorney General Consideration

Also, Putin said Russia struck Ukraine with a new missile. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Matt Gaetz Withdraws as Trump’s Pick for Attorney General

Mr. Gaetz has consistently denied the allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use, but his prospective nomination ran into trouble in the Senate.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Trump picks Pam Bondi for next attorney general

President-elect Trump has named former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his next nominee to lead the Department of Justice (DOJ). Bondi was a swift pick just hours after former Rep. Matt ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Trump taps Pam Bondi for attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump announced that his new pick for attorney general is Pam Bondi. Bondi previously served as Florida’s attorney general.

Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago

What Bondi Might Do as Attorney General

Donald Trump’s new pick to lead the Justice Department fought to overturn the Affordable Care Act, and has lobbied for Amazon, Uber and General Motors.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

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

Arizona attorney general investigating Trump’s rifle comments about Cheney

The Arizona attorney general's office said it is investigating former President Trump’s comments about former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) as a death threat under state laws, in a statement to The ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

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

West Virginia attorney general wins governor's race to replace Jim Justice

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R) is the projected winner of the state's gubernatorial race, according to The Hill/Decision Desk HQ. Morrisey defeated Democratic nominee Steve ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

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

State attorneys general are the last line of defense against Trump

Democratic state attorneys general could be the last line of defense when Trump takes power again in January and begins implementing his extremist agenda.

Politics - The Hill - November 12

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.

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

Trump baffles Republican senators by picking Matt Gaetz for attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump stunned Senate Republicans by announcing that he will nominate Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general.

Politics - NBC News - November 13

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

Gaetz misconduct probes under renewed scrutiny after attorney general nod

President-elect Donald Trump has selected longtime ally, Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, to serve as his next attorney general. CBS News investigative producer Michael Kaplan joins "America Decides" to ...

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