Democrats, GOP clash over release of Matt Gaetz ethics investigation
Democrats called for the House Ethics Committee to "preserve and share" findings from its investigation into Trump's AG nominee Rep. Matt Gaetz.
Could Matt Gaetz Face GOP Revolt? What Senate Republicans Have Said
If all Democratic-aligned (including independents) senators vote against Gaetz's confirmation, it would take just three Republicans to block him. Speaking to Fox News, Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama warned his colleagues that "we're gonna try to get you out of the Senate if you try to do that."
Senators question Matt Gaetz’s nomination as attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, faces intense scrutiny from Senate Republicans. Concerns center on an unfinished House Ethics Committee investigation into allegations of misconduct, including sexual impropriety and obstruction, which lapsed following Gaetz’s resignation Thursday.
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Even the GOP’s Most Hated Senator Has a Problem With Matt Gaetz
Donald Trump tapped Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday, effectively handing the reins of the nation’s health policies to a renowned conspiracy theorist and vaccine skeptic who has admitted to having brain-eating worms in his head.
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Opinion: Matt Gaetz is the perfect crash test dummy for Trump's GOP Senate loyalty test
Donald Trump's history with attorneys general helps explain his slapdash decision to put Rep. Matt Gaetz on the job.
Key Senate Democrats Turn the Screws on GOP Over Matt Gaetz Report
Senator Dick Durbin warned Gaetz's resignation "raises serious questions" about the report into his ethics investigation.
Florida GOP chair approves Gaetz AG nomination; state democratic chair concerned
There are increasing questions from political figures surrounding President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department. However, former Rep. Matt Gaetz is getting support from Evan Power,
Gaetz AG pick is a test by Trump to see if GOP will ‘crawl’ for him: Sen. Whitehouse
President-elect Trump’s choice of former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as his attorney general sent shockwaves across Capitol Hill. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., shares his thoughts on the Gaetz pick and discusses the final U.
Trump 'Will Have to Withdraw' Matt Gaetz Nomination: Former GOP Congressman
Gaetz had been under investigation over allegations that he was part of a scheme that led to the sex trafficking of a 17-year-old girl. The committee said in June it was investiga
Republican senators say Matt Gaetz has ‘steep’ climb to nomination
Republican senators signaled Thursday that they plan to closely scrutinize allegations of wrongdoing dogging Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department.
What Republicans Are Saying About Matt Gaetz's Nomination for Attorney General
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general is being met with a variety of reactions from Republicans, including cautious reservation, praise and pointed criticism
Trump tests GOP loyalty with Gaetz, Gabbard picks
He named Matt Gaetz as his pick for attorney general and Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence. Both have little ...
Matt Gaetz's Personality Irked His GOP Colleagues. There Are Better Reasons To Oppose His Nomination. (opinion)
The nominee for attorney general passes the Trump loyalty test, but he lacks relevant experience and has repeatedly ...
Opinion: Gaetz for AG? Trump's Cabinet nominees are starting to rightly worry the GOP.
By nominating Matt Gaetz for AG, it's clear the only quality that seems to matter is loyalty to Trump. It falls to other ...
There’s a plan in case Senate Republicans aren’t as pliant as Trump wants
Senate won’t confirm, say, Matt Gaetz as attorney general? Just wait until they leave — maybe even if they don’t want to.