House Republican: Trump is ‘rewarding’ his controversial pick for attorney general
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) was announced as Trump’s pick for leading the Justice Department on Wednesday—surprising many Republicans in Washington. Republican Rep. Max Miller (Ohio) said he does not think Gaetz will be confirmed by the Senate, adding that he is not the only lawmaker “happy” the lower chamber would be rid of him.
Trump transition updates: Republican trifecta and further nominations in focus after Gaetz pick
Republican majorities in both chambers of the U.S. Congress will give Donald Trump the power to achieve many of his goals.
Trump 'challenging' Republican senators with controversial Cabinet picks: ANALYSIS
Donald Trump was elected with a mandate last week. He's now using it to challenge Republican senators to confirm his Cabinet picks.
Why Matt Gaetz is such a controversial pick for attorney general
Trump has been nominating loyalists to serve in his Cabinet, and nowhere is that more obvious than in his pick for attorney general: Rep. Matt Gaetz.
5 takeaways from Donald Trump's surprise pick of Matt Gaetz for attorney general
Matt Gaetz and Donald Trump share an antipathy for a Justice Department they say has been hopelessly politicized.
Trump selects Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general
The attorney general will be tasked with defending a plethora of controversial Trump policies — from immigration crackdowns to anti-abortion initiatives — that are sure to spark legal challenges.
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.
Trump Picks Matt Gaetz for Attorney General, Marco Rubio for Secretary of State
President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general, opting for a loyalist who has built a national reputation as a disruptor and has vowed t
Matt Gaetz abruptly resigns following Trump’s 'shocking' pick for attorney general
In a surprising move, Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress following President Trump’s pick of the Florida representative for attorney general. Gaetz’s resignation has stirred reactions across the political spectrum,
Republican Senator Cornyn 'absolutely' wants to see Matt Gaetz ethics report
Republican U.S. Senator John Cornyn told reporters on Thursday that he "absolutely" wants to review an unreleased ...
Small and 'chaotic' House Republican majority poses challenges for the new Trump era
Over the last two years, a narrow Republican House majority has fought bitterly over everything from electing a speaker, ...
The megadonors who fueled Trump and the Republican Party and what they may want in the next 4 years
Who are the high rollers who bankrolled Trump's 2024 election, and what do they want in return for their generosity?
John Thune elected as Senate Republican leader to succeed McConnell
Senate Republicans on Wednesday elected John Thune to be the next Republican leader to succeed Mitch McConnell in a position ...
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Will a Republican FCC Kill Net Neutrality?
The issue is currently being played out in the courts, but a Republican FCC chair will be less likely to fight for the rules.
Wisconsin Republican acknowledges defeat in Senate race, but questions result and mulls recount
Eric Hovde, the Wisconsin Republican who nearly unseated Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, acknowledged this week that he lost ...
Who Is Republican John Thune, the New Senate Majority Leader?
GOP Whip John Thune of South Dakota was elected by the Senate Republican Conference to succeed Mitch McConnell as leader in a ...
A Republican Trifecta
With the House, Republicans would have full control of the federal government next year. Republicans moved closer to claiming ...
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 ...
Size of Republican House majority to be decided by 9 remaining uncalled races
There are still nine uncalled House races that will determine the size of the GOP majority in Congress after President-elect ...