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 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."
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 ...
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 ...
Fortress Florida—The Sunshine State Has Never Been More Republican
Donald Trump has improved his electoral vote share while the GOP has control of both Senate seats and the governor's office.
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?
Indiana U.S. Rep. Erin Houchin to join House Republican leadership. Here's her new role
House Republicans tapped Houchin for a GOP conference leadership role, which opened after President-elect Donald Trump began ...
Republican Sweep Opens Way to Boost Oil and Gas Development
Republicans are poised to pave the way to expand fossil fuel development, roll back Biden-era environmental regulations and curtail President Joe Biden’s signature climate law after securing unified ...
Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader
Sen. John Thune has won an internal election among Republican senators to become the chamber’s next majority leader ...
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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 ...
Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani Wins Reelection to Arizona US House Seat
PHOENIX (AP) — Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani won reelection to a U.S. House seat in southeastern Arizona in a rematch that ...