Tag: Gaetz
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“Unknown and unauthorized third party” has gained access to Matt Gaetz depositions, source says
Attorney details allegations against Gaetz Attorney details allegations against Trump attorney general-pick Matt Gaetz 04:39 Washington — An “unknown and unauthorized third party” has gained access to two dozen depositions of witnesses tied to the various investigations into former Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, CBS News has learned. The leaked materials are part of a civil…
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Attorney details allegations against Trump attorney general-pick Matt Gaetz
Attorney details allegations against Trump attorney general-pick Matt Gaetz – CBS News Watch CBS News A lawyer for two women who have accused Matt Gaetz of sexual misconduct is laying out the details of his clients’ allegations, saying they told a House committee they were paid to have sex with Gaetz. Gaetz has denied all…
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House ethics panel to meet amid push for Gaetz report release
House ethics panel to meet amid push for Gaetz report release – CBS News Watch CBS News At least two of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks are involved in controversy. Now there are questions about whether Matt Gaetz and Pete Hegseth have the support to get confirmed for their intended roles. CBS News congressional correspondent…
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GOP Rep. French Hill says it’s up to House Ethics Committee to decide on releasing Gaetz report
GOP Rep. French Hill says it’s up to House Ethics Committee to decide on releasing Gaetz report – CBS News Watch CBS News Rep. French Hill, Republican of Arkansas, tells “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that “the decision is theirs” about whether the House Ethics Committee should release their report on former Rep. Matt…
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RFK Jr., Hegseth and Gaetz Cabinet picks draw concern from lawmakers
RFK Jr., Hegseth and Gaetz Cabinet picks draw concern from lawmakers – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday chose Denver-based fracking company CEO Chris Wright to be his Energy secretary. Ali Bauman reports on congressional reaction to some of his other picks, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Pete Hegseth and former…
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Johnson says releasing Gaetz ethics report would “open up a Pandora’s box”
Johnson says releasing Gaetz ethics report would “open up a Pandora’s box” – CBS News Watch CBS News House Speaker Mike Johnson said he is going to “strongly request” that the House Ethics Committee not issue a report on sexual misconduct and obstruction allegations against former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who has been tapped by President-elect…
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Woman told House Ethics Committee she saw Gaetz having sex with a minor
A woman who attended a 2017 party with former Rep. Matt Gaetz told the House Ethics Committee she witnessed the then-recently elected congressman having sex with a minor, according to her attorney. The woman’s attorney, Joel Leppard, released a statement on Friday, calling on the committee to release the findings of its yearslong review of…
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Speaker Johnson says it’s not “appropriate” to release House Ethics report on Matt Gaetz
Speaker Johnson says it’s not “appropriate” to release House Ethics report on Matt Gaetz – CBS News Watch CBS News House Speaker Mike Johnson says he would “strongly request” that the House Ethics Committee withhold a potentially damaging report on its investigation into whether former Rep. Matt Gaetz engaged in sexual misconduct, illicit drug use…
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House Ethics Committee cancels meeting on Gaetz investigation
House Ethics Committee cancels meeting on Gaetz investigation – CBS News Watch CBS News The House Ethics Committee has abruptly canceled a meeting where a vote was expected on whether to release the report on sex trafficking allegations against President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general pick Matt Gaetz. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more.…
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Matt Gaetz resigns from House before ethics report release
Matt Gaetz resigns from House before ethics report release – CBS News Watch CBS News Matt Gaetz resigned from the House of Representatives on Wednesday after President-elect Donald Trump tapped him to lead the Department of Justice as attorney general. Before Gaetz resigned, the House Ethics Committee had been investigating claims of sexual misconduct and…