Publish the Matt Gaetz report: The House Ethics Committee findings must be released
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Publish the Matt Gaetz report: The House Ethics Committee findings must be ...
Quick Glance: House Republicans Block Release of Gaetz Ethics Report
  • House Republicans voted to block a Democrat-led effort to release an Ethics Committee report regarding Matt Gaetz.

  • The vote, which was 206 to 198, raises concerns about the potential public availability of the investigation's findings.

  • House Speaker Mike Johnson claimed the report is irrelevant since Gaetz is no longer in Congress.

  • Democrats expressed disappointment over the outcome, highlighting serious allegations against Gaetz, including sexual misconduct and drug use.
‘SNL’ Cold Open pokes fun at ‘sinners’ Matt Gaetz, Hunter Biden in Church Lady interview
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‘SNL’ Cold Open pokes fun at ‘sinners’ Matt Gaetz, Hunter Biden in Church ...
As Hegseth fights to head Pentagon, Trump not working the phones to save him: Sources
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As Hegseth fights to head Pentagon, Trump not working the phones to save ...
House Democrat renews push to release Gaetz report, forcing action this week: House floor consideration of a resolution forcing the House Ethics Committee to ...
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House Democrat renews push to release Gaetz report, forcing action this ...
Trump leaves Pete Hegseth hanging against emboldened GOP senators: "I don't think it's going anywhere," one senator told Axios about ...
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Trump leaves Pete Hegseth hanging against emboldened GOP senators
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House Republicans vote to block release of Matt Gaetz ethics report: Chamber votes 206-198 against publication of report into former Florida congressman ...
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House Republicans vote to block release of Matt Gaetz ethics report
Trump’s DEA nominee backs out after Covid and immigration criticisms: Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister is second Trump nominee to withdraw from ...
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Trump’s DEA nominee backs out after Covid and immigration criticisms
Quick Glance: Chronister Withdraws from DEA Nomination
  • Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister has withdrawn his nomination to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration.

  • He cited the need to focus on his commitments to the citizens of Hillsborough County.

  • Chronister has served as sheriff since 2017 and was reelected in 2020 without opposition.

  • This decision followed mixed criticism regarding his selection, particularly concerning his previous political stances and actions.
Republicans’ House Majority Narrows as Democrat Adam Gray Flips California District
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Republicans’ House Majority Narrows as Democrat Adam Gray Flips California ...
Quick Glance: Democrats Secure Final Seat in US House
  • Democrats have won the last race in the U.S. House, reducing the Republican majority to 220-215.

  • Adam Gray defeated Republican incumbent John Duarte in California by fewer than 200 votes.

  • The Republican majority will further diminish as three members leave for the Trump administration, jeopardizing their control.

  • The new Congress is set to convene on January 3, with Trump being inaugurated on January 20.
McCarthy: Gaetz wanted ‘excuse to resign’ from Congress: Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Wednesday that ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla ...
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McCarthy: Gaetz wanted ‘excuse to resign’ from Congress
Democrat Adam Gray defeats Republican Rep. John Duarte in California: In the last congressional race to be callled, results from the California Secretary of ...
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Democrat Adam Gray defeats Republican Rep. John Duarte in California
House rejects Democratic efforts to force release of Matt Gaetz’s ethics report: The House shut down Democrats’ efforts Thursday to release the long-awaited ...
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House rejects Democratic efforts to force release of Matt Gaetz’s ethics ...
Elise Stefanik, Lee Zeldin among Trump appointees targeted by bomb threats: Rep. Lee Zeldin, Trump's pick for EPA administrator, said he faced a "pipe ...
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Elise Stefanik, Lee Zeldin among Trump appointees targeted by bomb threats
Quick Glance: Threats Against Trump's Cabinet Members Surge
  • Several of Donald Trump's cabinet nominees were recently targeted with bomb threats and 'swatting'.

  • Elise Stefanik reported her family faced a bomb threat while traveling, prompting immediate police response.

  • Lee Zeldin received a pipe bomb threat with a pro-Palestinian message while his family was away from home.

  • The FBI is investigating the incidents and emphasizes that all potential threats are taken seriously.
Matt Gaetz, from US Attorney General candidate to Cameo, the app where celebrities set a price for themselves
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Matt Gaetz, from US Attorney General candidate to Cameo, the app where ...
Biden’s pardon of son, Hunter, to reverberate on Capitol Hill: President Biden’s pardon of his son, Hunter, is set to reverberate on Capitol Hill this week ...
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Biden’s pardon of son, Hunter, to reverberate on Capitol Hill
Matt Gaetz says he won't return to Congress next year after withdrawing name for attorney general
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Matt Gaetz says he won't return to Congress next year after withdrawing ...
Quick Glance: Gaetz Announces Decision to Exit Congress
  • Matt Gaetz announced in an interview that he will not return to Congress next year.

  • His withdrawal follows the termination of his nomination as U.S. Attorney General due to allegations of sexual misconduct.

  • He emphasized his commitment to continue supporting Donald Trump but from a different role.

  • Gaetz claimed the allegations against him are part of a 'smear campaign' and praised Pam Bondi's nomination as his successor.
House rejects Democratic efforts to force release of Matt Gaetz ethics report: The House has shut down Democrats’ efforts to release the long-awaited ethics ...
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House rejects Democratic efforts to force release of Matt Gaetz ethics ...
James Carville Claims Tucker Carlson Is Behind Trump’s Wild Cabinet Picks: ‘One Person Is Driving This’
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James Carville Claims Tucker Carlson Is Behind Trump’s Wild Cabinet Picks: ...
Live updates: Ethics panel huddles on Gaetz while Republicans meet with Musk: It has been a busy Thursday on Capitol Hill, with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy ...
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Live updates: Ethics panel huddles on Gaetz while Republicans meet with ...
USA: Trump reaches his limits: The future US president is causing a huge personnel chaos. This may seem bad news, but it is also good news. Comment.
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USA: Trump reaches his limits
"Shut down FBI headquarters": Trump prepares the hour of the destroyers with his nominations
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Full List of Republicans Who Blocked Matt Gaetz Ethics Report Release: Gaetz has faced various accusations over a number of years, and Republicans rallied around ...
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Full List of Republicans Who Blocked Matt Gaetz Ethics Report Release
Scaramucci on Kash Patel pick: ‘I don‘t think the expectation is that he‘s going to get through’
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Scaramucci on Kash Patel pick: ‘I don‘t think the expectation is that he‘s ...
Trumpists Don't Seem to Mind Claims of Sexual Assault: Anything is forgivable as long as it comes from people they like.
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Trumpists Don't Seem to Mind Claims of Sexual Assault
Democrats, don't use Trump's nonsense to justify nonsense of your own | Opinion: Remember, in the heat of frustration or anger about what you’re witnessing under ...
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Democrats, don't use Trump's nonsense to justify nonsense of your own | ...
Gaetz saga moves toward final act in House: Former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-Fla.) time in Congress may be over, but the saga over the House Ethics Committee’s report ...
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Gaetz saga moves toward final act in House
Trump team: Trump's second preferred candidate withdraws: US President-elect Donald Trump wanted to make Chad Chronister head of the US Drug Enforcement ...
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Trump team: Trump's second preferred candidate withdraws
Trump Transition Says Administration Picks Targeted by Bomb Threats, Swatting Attacks
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Trump Transition Says Administration Picks Targeted by Bomb Threats ...
How Trump's supporters can save the president-elect from himself | Opinion: Trump's demand to kill bipartisan PRESS Act should spur lawmakers to send it to Biden ...
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How Trump's supporters can save the president-elect from himself | Opinion
Scandals Are Sinking Some of Trump’s Cabinet Picks. But a Big Question Remains for the Senate.
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Scandals Are Sinking Some of Trump’s Cabinet Picks. But a Big Question ...
Pam Bondi’s road from Four Seasons Total Landscaping to AG pick should alarm America
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Pam Bondi’s road from Four Seasons Total Landscaping to AG pick should ...
Quick Glance: Pam Bondi's Controversial Attorney General Nomination
  • Pam Bondi, former Florida Attorney General, is awaiting confirmation as Attorney General under President Trump.

  • She has previously vowed to investigate 'bad' prosecutors and agents involved in the charges against Trump.

  • Bondi is viewed as a loyalist to Trump, raising concerns about her potential to pursue investigations against his political adversaries.

  • Her confirmation could challenge her commitment to her public promises versus political motivations in prosecution.
Donald Trump’s Nomination of Pete Hegseth Is on Shaky Ground: Hill staffers are watching the Pete Hegseth nomination with little certainty ...
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Donald Trump’s Nomination of Pete Hegseth Is on Shaky Ground
‘Morning Joe’ Airs the Same Chilling Clip of Trump’s FBI Pick 3 Times in a Row: Host Joe Scarborough said Kash Patel’s nomination won’t end well for ...
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‘Morning Joe’ Airs the Same Chilling Clip of Trump’s FBI Pick 3 Times in a ...
Matt Gaetz Joins Cameo, Following the George Santos Playbook: Matt Gaetz, who was Donald Trump’s former pick for attorney general, will wish you a happy birthday ...
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Matt Gaetz Joins Cameo, Following the George Santos Playbook
Trump taps Brooke Rollins for agriculture secretary; Pam Bondi selected for attorney general after Gaetz withdraws: Live
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Trump taps Brooke Rollins for agriculture secretary; Pam Bondi selected ...
Quick Glance: Pam Bondi: Trump's Nominee for Attorney General
  • Donald Trump has nominated Pam Bondi as attorney general following Matt Gaetz's withdrawal.

  • As Florida's first female attorney general, Bondi could assist Trump in legal challenges and reshape the Justice Department.

  • She was part of Trump's legal team during his first impeachment and defended his positions during his hush money trial.

  • Republican senators' backing of Bondi's nomination highlights her strong ties to the Trump administration.
Wall Street Cheers Trump's Treasury Pick, Corporate Tax Cut Proponent Scott Bessent
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Wall Street Cheers Trump's Treasury Pick, Corporate Tax Cut Proponent ...
Quick Glance: Trump Nominates Bessent for Treasury Secretary
  • Donald Trump has nominated Scott Bessent as US Treasury Secretary to implement campaign promises such as tax cuts and tariffs.

  • Bessent, founder of Key Square Group and former CIO at Soros Fund Management, will be responsible for stabilizing the US economy.

  • He will also oversee US financial sanctions policy and international financial institutions.

  • Additionally, Trump announced several other nominations, including Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor.
Donald Trump tests the system of checks and balances just weeks after election: Some GOP senators say they are prepared to fight for their role to advise and ...
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Donald Trump tests the system of checks and balances just weeks after ...
When is Inauguration Day 2025? President-elect Donald Trump to be sworn into White House
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When is Inauguration Day 2025? President-elect Donald Trump to be sworn ...
Failed Trump candidate: US House of Representatives keeps Gaetz report under lock and key
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Failed Trump candidate: US House of Representatives keeps Gaetz report ...
Former GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz is withdrawing from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general. Gaetz withdraws from attorney general consideration | CNN Politics
Donald Trump's latest pick for his cabinet is raising eyebrows - Kash Patel - known for backing conspiracy theories, is poised to be the head of the FBI ... Show more

Donald Trump appointments: All the people Trump has appointed to his second administration so far including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Elon Musk, John Ratcliffe and Marco Rubio | In Pictures
Survey: Public Warms to Trump But Skeptical of His Ability to Unite Americans: Democrats are, perhaps unsurprisingly, more pessimistic about their party’s future ...
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Survey: Public Warms to Trump But Skeptical of His Ability to Unite ...
Matt Gaetz says he won't return to Congress next year: A return to Congress would risk putting Gaetz back in the crosshairs of the House Ethics Committee.
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Matt Gaetz says he won't return to Congress next year
Matt Gaetz 'Unqualified to Be Your Babysitter': Fox News Analyst: The former Florida representative withdrew his name from consideration for the attorney general ...
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Matt Gaetz 'Unqualified to Be Your Babysitter': Fox News Analyst
Bannon blames McConnell for Gaetz withdrawal as Trump AG: Steve Bannon, a key ally and ex-adviser to President-elect Trump, placed the blame for former Rep ...
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Bannon blames McConnell for Gaetz withdrawal as Trump AG
From The New York Times Opinion Section Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration for the role of attorney general on Thursday. "For now ... Show more

Conversations and insights about the moment. - The New York Times
Several of Donald Trump’s Cabinet choices face or have faced accusations of sexual impropriety—and to begin his new administration with this slate of picks ... Show more

The #MeToo Cabinet - The Atlantic
Trump endorses Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis to replace Matt Gaetz: President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday that he has endorsed Florida’s Greek-American ...
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Trump endorses Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis to replace Matt Gaetz
Quick Glance: Trump Backs Patronis for Gaetz's Congressional Seat
  • President Trump urged Jimmy Patronis to run in the special election for former Rep. Matt Gaetz's seat in Florida's 1st Congressional District.

  • Trump praised Patronis as a close ally, highlighting his commitment to economic growth, border security, and protecting the Second Amendment.

  • Patronis confirmed he is considering a run, viewing it as an opportunity to combat the political establishment and empower citizens.

  • The special election is scheduled for January 28 for the primary and April 1 for the general election, with several candidates already in the race.
GOP senators squirm over sex-related allegations against Trump Cabinet picks: Republican senators are squirming over the rash of sexual misconduct allegations ...
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GOP senators squirm over sex-related allegations against Trump Cabinet ...
Senators bracing for confirmation battles over unorthodox Trump Cabinet picks: Republicans avoided a confirmation firestorm when former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew ...
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Senators bracing for confirmation battles over unorthodox Trump Cabinet ...
BREAKING: Matt Gaetz withdraws name from consideration to serve as attorney general.
Matt Gaetz is withdrawing his name from consideration to be Donald Trump's attorney general pick after meeting with GOP senators to game out his chances of ... Show more

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The Justice Department investigated Matt Gaetz for allegations of sex trafficking and sex with a minor. The DOJ elected not to charge him ... Show more
OPINION | Resignation shouldn’t prevent the release of Gaetz report — it didn’t stop us last time
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OPINION | Resignation shouldn’t prevent the release of Gaetz report — it ...
Matt Gaetz selling $500 Cameo videos after withdrawing from AG bid: The 42-year-old right-wing firebrand also said Friday that he wouldn’t try to return to ...
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Matt Gaetz selling $500 Cameo videos after withdrawing from AG bid
Cameo CEO says platform will let 'just about anyone' join: Cameo CEO Steven Galanis told BI his platform "reflects pop culture," rather than makes it.
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Cameo CEO says platform will let 'just about anyone' join
Pardoning of Hunter Biden is a great gift to Donald Trump: Trump's critics worry he doles out favours and privileges his family – now he can say 'everyone does ...
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Pardoning of Hunter Biden is a great gift to Donald Trump
Trump tests the limits of his crash-or-crash-through approach: Gaetz is gone, but that’s not the end of the circus surrounding Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees ...
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Trump tests the limits of his crash-or-crash-through approach
Quick Glance: Trump's Cabinet: Chaos and Controversy over Nominations
  • Donald Trump's cabinet nominations are marred by serious controversies, including allegations of sexual misconduct against several candidates.

  • Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination for attorney general amid accusations, while Peter Hegseth faced scrutiny from a police report detailing an alleged assault.

  • Linda McMahon, nominated for the Department of Education, is embroiled in a lawsuit alleging her complicity in sexual exploitation in the 1980s.

  • The confirmation of these nominations may encounter resistance in the new Senate, where Republicans hold a narrow majority.
How Trump is already giving Mike Johnson months of headaches by stealing House members
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How Trump is already giving Mike Johnson months of headaches by stealing ...
President-elect Trump is keeping the names of the donors who are funding his transition effort secret, in a break from tradition that could make it impossible ... Show more

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Quick Glance: Trump Ignores Transparency and Ethics During Transition
  • Donald Trump is violating ethics laws by accepting secret donations for his transition.

  • The president-elect has not signed an agreement with the FBI for background checks on his nominees.

  • Historically, presidential transitions have signed agreements for financial support that require transparency and donation limits, which Trump is currently avoiding.

  • Trump's nominees face serious allegations, including sexual misconduct, further questioning the integrity of his transition.
Trump’s Latest Product Hawk Encounters Big Problems: Gibson has sent a cease and desist order to a company selling Trump-endorsed guitars.
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Trump’s Latest Product Hawk Encounters Big Problems
Vance’s Failed First Test Fuels Doubts About White House Power: Despite meetings with Senators that reportedly went well, Vance’s efforts couldn’t overcome ...
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Vance’s Failed First Test Fuels Doubts About White House Power
Kevin McCarthy: ‘No reason’ for Gaetz to be picked as Trump attorney general: Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) weighed in on former Rep ...
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Kevin McCarthy: ‘No reason’ for Gaetz to be picked as Trump attorney ...
Illinois Dem ups pressure on House to release Gaetz report: ‘We care about ethics’
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Illinois Dem ups pressure on House to release Gaetz report: ‘We care about ...
Quick Glance: Congress Faces Pressure to Release Gaetz Ethics Report
  • Congressman Sean Casten (D-Ill.) criticized Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) over allegations of sexual assault and drug use mentioned in the House Ethics report.

  • Casten urged the House Ethics Committee to release the investigation details despite Gaetz's resignation.

  • He emphasized the need to demonstrate to the public that Congress upholds ethical standards and that no one is above the law.

  • While House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) opposes the report's release, some Democrats are pushing for transparency through votes.
Cabinet Flameout Matt Gaetz Hints at Run for Florida Governor: The former Florida congressman teased the possibility days after his nomination for the nation’s ...
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Cabinet Flameout Matt Gaetz Hints at Run for Florida Governor
Quick Glance: Matt Gaetz Considers Run for Florida Governor
  • Former Representative Matt Gaetz hinted at a possible gubernatorial run in Florida following his failed nomination for Attorney General.

  • This suggestion arose just days after he withdrew his nomination amid serious allegations, including claims of sex trafficking and drug use.

  • Despite denying the accusations, Gaetz is expected to face ongoing scrutiny as he looks towards the 2026 election.

  • Incumbent Governor Ron DeSantis will not be eligible to run in 2026 and is reportedly focused on a presidential bid for 2028.