Nov 18 Watch 5:18 Will the Senate serve as a check on Trump’s power or pave the way for his agenda? By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Ian Couzens The Senate returns to Washington facing more tough decisions about controversial nominations by Donald Trump. It comes as the president-elect is also pushing to bypass the Senate entirely in confirming his key appointments. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports and takes… Continue watching
Nov 15 Watch 5:28 House speaker says potentially damning ethics report on Matt Gaetz should not be released By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura President-elect Donald Trump continues to stock his future cabinet with high-profile choices. He tapped one of his rivals in the presidential primary, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, for interior secretary. Political correspondent Lisa Desjardins has more on how Burgum might… Continue watching
Nov 15 Trump test limits of Republican-led Congress with controversial Cabinet picks By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Trump is challenging the Senate to dare defy him over the nominations of Matt Gaetz, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other controversial choices for his administration. Continue reading
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 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 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 5:10 Trump says he will nominate loyalist Matt Gaetz to be attorney general By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz, Saher Khan President-elect Trump nominated one of his most prominent loyalists in Congress to lead the Department of Justice. Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz is the former president’s pick to serve as the nation’s top prosecutor. The right-wing firebrand is well known for… Continue watching
Nov 13 Trump returns to Washington with promises to turn the federal government upside down By Chris Megerian, Associated Press He also hinted that he may not want to leave when his term is over. Continue reading