Gaetz is quietly lobbying Republican senators ‘to give him a shot’ as Trump’s attorney general
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz is quietly urging GOP senators to give him a chance to prove himself suitable to be attorney general amid growing calls from top Republicans to access a House Ethics Committee report expected to detail allegations of sexual misconduct involving the ex-congressman.
What Have Republican Senators Said About Matt Gaetz's Confirmation Chances?
Despite the backing of Donald Trump, Matt Gaetz still needs to be approved by the Republican-controlled Senate to become attorney general.
GOP senators divided on release of Gaetz ethics report as Trump pressures them to move quickly
As President-elect Donald Trump digs in on his pick of Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Republican senators are divided over how much information they will demand.
Trump is calling senators directly to lobby for Gaetz AG confirmation as House Republicans weigh burying ethics report on him
President-elect Donald Trump is doubling down on his efforts to ensure former Rep. Matt Gaetz is confirmed as attorney general, calling some senators directly to discuss the Florida Republican and ask for their support,
Gaetz asks Senate Republicans for ‘fair shake’ with AG confirmation in jeopardy
Gaetz’s outreach represents a first attempt to soften the opposition expected to his nomination as he navigates sexual misconduct allegations.
Scoop: Trump personally pressuring senators to confirm Matt Gaetz
President-elect Trump is personally calling senators to press them to confirm former Rep. Matt Gaetz to be his attorney general, according to senators who have spoken with Trump. Why it matters: Trump is digging in on his embattled and controversial nominee and is sending an unmistakable message to Senate Republicans that he expects him to be confirmed.
Trump backs former Rep. Matt Gaetz despite fallout from ethics investigation
President-elect Donald Trump appears to be standing by former congressman Matt Gaetz even as concerns still swirl over an unreleased ethics investigation into Gaetz's time as a representative.
Trump, Vance phoning senators to push Gaetz as attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump is doubling down on his choice for attorney general. Trump is calling senators to push his pick of former Rep. Matt Gaetz, even while he considers making recess appointments.
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'Absolute lawlessness': GOP blasts Pa. Dems' recount effort in Casey Senate loss
Results of the recount for the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race between Democratic incumbent Bob Casey and Republican challenger ...
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The party needs to find a way to hold Trump’s support among diverse working-class voters.
GOP wins control of House — handing party all three levers of political power under Trump
The Republican Party on Wednesday clinched a majority in the House of Representatives – giving the GOP control of all three ...
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North Carolina GOP bill would weaken next Democratic governor and attorney general
North Carolina Republicans advanced extensive legislation Tuesday that would weaken the powers of the incoming governor, ...
Trump got a red trifecta in Washington. But will he face any Republican Party pushback?
Even amid a unified GOP government, Trump will have to face intra-party detractors when he begins his second term in January.
Some Democrats are learning the wrong lessons from the GOP's anti-trans attacks
Echoing and adopting the panic from the other side isn't leading or meeting people where they are. It’s simply falling prey ...
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Before Jackson takes office, NC GOP moves to curb powers of attorney general’s office
Republican lawmakers want to prevent the attorney general, an office that the GOP hasn’t won in an election for more ...
Keller: Republican party chair explains why they gained ground in Massachusetts
WBZ-TV's Jon Keller asked the Massachusetts Republican Party Chair, Amy Carnevale, about why the party maintained its ...