Republican senators say Matt Gaetz has ‘steep’ climb to nomination
Republican senators signaled Thursday that they plan to closely scrutinize allegations of wrongdoing dogging Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department.
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Senators, please (PLEASE) say hell, no to Gaetz as Trump's attorney general | Opinion
If there's a bright spot in Donald Trump's choice for attorney general, it's that Matt Gaetz immediately resigned from the U.S. House.
Senators question Matt Gaetz’s nomination as attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, faces intense scrutiny from Senate Republicans. Concerns center on an unfinished House Ethics Committee investigation into allegations of misconduct, including sexual impropriety and obstruction, which lapsed following Gaetz’s resignation Thursday.
Senators want to see ethics probe into Matt Gaetz before voting to confirm him as AG
Republican senators want details of the Ethics Committee investigation into Matt Gaetz after Trump selected him to run the Justice Department as attorney general.
Is Trump signaling retribution agenda with Gaetz, other picks for his administration?
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy called Donald Trump's nomination of Matt Gaetz for attorney general a "red alert moment for American democracy."
Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Marco Rubio for secretary of state
President-elect Donald Trump chose Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general on Wednesday, bypassing more experienced options in favor of a loyalist who has built a national reputation as a disruptor and whom Trump has tasked with dramatically overhauling the Justice Department.
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."
What Are the Investigations Into Matt Gaetz, Trump's Pick for Attorney General
President-elect Donald Trump will nominate Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general, tapping a controversial figure who has been the subject of investigations into sexual misconduct.
Trump's nominee for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, draws controversy and surprise
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, was under criminal investigation before he resigned from Congress.
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