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Trump, Congress and Matt Gaetz

HuffPost · 26m

How Donald Trump Could Bypass Congress To Install Matt Gaetz As Attorney General

WASHINGTON — The mood in Congress among Republicans following Donald Trump’s announcement of former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as his pick for attorney general was best summed up by Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho): “Are you shittin’ me?”

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 · 3h

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.

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.

32mon MSN

Thune says Trump's border plan is 1st up in rigorous priority list for new Congress: 'Real work begins'

Senate Minority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., is planning to make ushering in President-Elect Donald Trump's immigration agenda ...

6hon 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 ...

3hon 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 ...

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 ...

2don MSNOpinion

Opinion: On lame-duck AI bill, Congress shouldn’t push too far

Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds the potential to bring a commercial and economic rebirth for the United States and its ...

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.

1dOpinion

United States had a Monroe Doctrine, India needs a Modi Doctrine

As India becomes a global power, it should build on its anti-colonial ideology to counter 21st century imperialism in ...

Space on MSN19h

Former Virgin Galactic CEO George Whitesides wins seat in US Congress

Former Virgin Galactic CEO and NASA Chief of Staff George Whitesides won his race to represent California's 27th district in ...

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