Trump baffles Republican senators by picking Matt Gaetz for attorney general
The Florida congressman will need support from the majority of the Senate to be confirmed, which some Republicans said will be a "significant challenge."
MAGA loyalist Matt Gaetz is Trump's pick for attorney general. Will he be confirmed?
President-elect Donald Trump's pick of Matt Gaetz for attorney general sent a clear signal that he wants the Justice Department to take a sharp-elbowed, hyper-partisan approach to law and order.
Sen. Murkowski Says Gaetz Nomination ‘Not Serious,’ Trump Should Tap ‘Good Candidates’
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) said former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) was not “a serious candidate” for U.S. attorney general, comparing his nomination to the elevation of disgraced former Rep. George Santos (R-N.
'Who?' Some Republican senators surprised by Trump's defense pick
President-elect Donald Trump said he was choosing National Guard veteran and Fox News host Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense.
Trump nominates Matt Gaetz to be next Attorney General. What does an AG do?
Republican Congressmember, Matt Gaetz, of Florida has been nominated by President-elect Trump to run the Justice Department when Trump takes office
Trump’s Gaetz nomination sets up test of Senate Republican loyalty
Several senators said they were shocked at the nomination, raising questions about whether they will check Trump.
GOP senators are already balking at Trump’s pick of Matt Gaetz for attorney general
Republican senators reacted with shock and incredulity to the news that Donald Trump wants Matt Gaetz to be attorney general.
Trump Nominates Republican Rep. Gaetz for Attorney General
Rep. Matt Gaetz (FL) speaks on Day 3 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 17, 2024. REUTERS/Je
Trump nominates Rep. Matt Gaetz, outspoken ally, as attorney general
The Florida congressman would be the first U.S. attorney general in four decades who never worked as a government attorney or judge.
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House Republicans lock in leadership positions for next Congress
as majority leader, Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) as majority whip, and Rep. Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) as chair of the National ...
Republicans Choose John Thune as New Senate Leader for Second Trump Era
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Republicans are giddy and preparing for at least two years with a trifecta. Democrats are reassessing their losses and ...
Live updates: Johnson nominated for Speaker, Thune elected Senate GOP leader
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Republican Euphoria Punctured by Tough Math in the House
Speaker Mike Johnson said he was willing to work with ‘whatever margin I have’ to advance President-elect Donald Trump’s ...
Chaffetz: ‘I dare any Republican senator to vote against’ Hegseth
Former Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) weighed in on President-elect Trump’s decision to tap Fox News host Pete Hegseth as his ...
House GOP nominates Johnson for speaker, taps McClain for conference chair
As they edge toward a House majority, Republicans welcome President-elect Donald Trump, tap familiar faces to lead caucus.
Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader
Who senators choose, and whether Trump ultimately endorses a candidate in the final hours, could set the tone for Trump’s ...
Here’s who could replace Mitch McConnell as Senate’s top Republican
Republican senators will cast a secret ballot on Wednesday, and whoever is elected to replace McConnell will inherit a solid ...