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Gaetz, Trump and Congress

Trump AG pick Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress ahead of House Ethics report vote

The Florida Republican’s abrupt departure effectively halts a House investigation into allegations that he engaged in sexual misconduct and illicit drug use.

The Independent · 2h

Trump cabinet latest updates: Congress still stunned after pick of Matt Gaetz for attorney general

Gaetz, whose nomination requires Senate approval, resigned from his seat in the US House of Representatives in light of the news, Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed on Wednesday. This will effectively end the House Ethics probe into allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use made against him.

Trump's pick of Gaetz for attorney general 'sends shock waves' through DOJ

President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., to be the 87th attorney general of the United States. NBC News' Brie Jackson reports from Washington for Early Today.

Congress, House and Republicans

Republicans retain their hold of the House, clinching full control of Congress

Republicans have officially won a full trifecta of power in Washington, D.C., following GOP victories in several key U.S. House contests.

Republicans inch closer to US House majority, full control of Congress

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's Republicans on Tuesday inched closer to winning a majority in the House of Representatives and with it full control of Congress, which would give Trump power to advance his agenda when he returns to the White House in January.

USA Today · 6d

Who will control the House in 2025? Here’s the latest and Florida’s role in Congress

Here's which party is likely to control the House of Representatives in 2025 and how many of Florida’s House seats are filled by Republicans.

5hon MSN

Can Trump impose tariffs without Congress? It's complicated, according to experts.

President-elect Donald Trump claims he can unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports. The reality is more ...

2hon MSN

'We're just on day 1': Republicans and Democrats are gearing up for a new status quo in Congress

Republicans are giddy and preparing for at least two years with a trifecta. Democrats are reassessing their losses and ...

Trump's nominations of Gaetz, Gabbard raising eyebrows in Congress

President-elect Trump's recent appointments could face intense scrutiny in the Senate, but there is a possibility nominees ...

2don MSN

Trump looms large as Congress faces shutdown threat and ‘dizzying’ to-do list

Donald Trump won’t arrive back in the White House until January. But he’ll have fingerprints over every piece of the lame ...

‘We are not a serious country’: Congress in shock after Gaetz tapped as Trump’s attorney general

“I cannot imagine why someone would vote to confirm Matt Gaetz for host at Red Lobster, never mind Attorney General of the ...

2don MSN

The Latest: More than a dozen races left to be called to determine control of Congress

Control over the U.S. House of Representatives still hangs in the balance, teetering between a Republican or Democratic ...

4hon MSNOpinion

Opinion: Protect Tennessee with strong cyber workforce. Bill in Congress would make gains

Congressman Mark Green has proposed the Cyber PIVOTT Act to help Americans transition into cybersecurity fields and defend ...

New Congress Could Keep Heat on Regulator Over Election Betting

The 119th United States Congress may have some interest in the legality and regulation of election wagering even now that the election has passed.

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