Nov 14 What Republicans are saying about Matt Gaetz, Trump’s pick for attorney general By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general is being met with a variety of reactions from Republicans, including cautious reservation, praise and pointed criticism. Continue reading
Nov 14 5 things to know about Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s choice for director of national intelligence By Meg Kinnard, David Klepper, Associated Press Gabbard is a veteran who served for more than two decades but doesn't have the typical intelligence experience of past officeholders. Continue reading
Nov 14 Trump issues early challenge to Republican-led Senate with defiant nominations By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Two months before Trump takes office, he is challenging congressional Republicans to defy him as he says he will nominate potentially controversial figures to his Cabinet, including Gaetz, former Democratic House Rep. Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence, and… Continue reading
Nov 14 Food prices worried most voters, but they likely won’t see lower grocery bills under Trump By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press Trump often railed on the campaign trail against hefty price increases for bacon, cereal and other products. But the steep food price inflation that stunned the U.S. and other parts of the world in 2021 and 2022 had complicated causes… Continue reading
Nov 14 Biden begins six-day trip to international summits in South America as world braces for Trump presidency By Aamer Madhani, Isabel DeBre, Associated Press Biden heads to Peru on Thursday for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit just as world leaders are assessing what President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House means for their countries. Continue reading
Nov 14 5 things to know about Matt Gaetz, Trump’s pick for attorney general By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press He’s had legal issues of his own. Continue reading
Nov 14 In nominating close ally Gaetz, Trump shows he values loyalty — and retribution By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Donald Trump has had few defenders in Congress as reliable as Matt Gaetz. Continue reading
Nov 14 Matt Gaetz was once under investigation for sex trafficking. Now he could lead the Justice Department By Alanna Durkin Richer, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press The federal sex trafficking investigation that began under Attorney General Bill Barr during Donald Trump's first term focused on allegations that Gaetz and a onetime political ally paid underage girls and escorts or offered them gifts in exchange for sex. Continue reading
Nov 13 Watch 8:20 Trump returns to Washington as Senate Republicans choose new leader By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Eliot Barnhart President-elect Trump took a victory lap in the nation’s capital, bouncing from meetings with House Republicans to President Biden in the Oval Office. It comes as critical roles are being filled, from more members of Trump’s cabinet to new leaders… Continue watching
Nov 13 Watch 4:04 What Biden and Trump discussed during their White House meeting By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat President Biden hosted President-elect Trump at the White House for nearly two hours on Wednesday, a familiar ritual in the peaceful handoff of power. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports on the transition meeting. Continue watching