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Who will replace Matt Gaetz as Trump’s attorney general pick?
Who will replace Matt Gaetz as Trump’s attorney general pick? – CBS News Watch CBS News After Matt Gaetz’s decision to withdraw his nomination for attorney general, who could President-elect Donald Trump pick next for the role? CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins “America Decides” to track the fallout. Be the first to…
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Why did Matt Gaetz withdraw as Trump’s attorney general pick?
Why did Matt Gaetz withdraw as Trump’s attorney general pick? – CBS News Watch CBS News Just over a week after President-elect Donald Trump named Matt Gaetz as his intended nominee for attorney general, the now-former congressman has withdrawn his name from consideration for the position. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.…
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Trump picks former Florida AG Pam Bondi for attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdraws
Trump picks former Florida AG Pam Bondi for attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdraws – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump has named Pam Bondi, Florida’s former attorney general, as his new pick for attorney general after Matt Gaetz took himself out of the running. The former congressman’s withdrawal followed weeks of intense…
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Matt Gaetz’s accusers’ lawyer opens up about House investigation
Matt Gaetz’s accusers’ lawyer opens up about House investigation – CBS News Watch CBS News Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz said his confirmation process was a distraction as he withdrew from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general. Gaetz has faced scrutiny over a House Ethics Committee probe into alleged sexual misconduct. He denies…
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Trump selects Pam Bondi for attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdraws
After former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration for attorney general, President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday evening that he was selecting Pam Bondi, Florida’s former attorney general, as his replacement. “I am proud to announce former Attorney General of the Great State of Florida, Pam Bondi, as our next Attorney General of the United…
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Matt Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee
CBS News 24/7 Live Washington — Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz announced Thursday that he is withdrawing his nomination for attorney general. President-elect Donald Trump tapped Gaetz to lead the Justice Department as the nation’s top law enforcement officer last week. He swiftly resigned his seat in the House and was on Capitol Hill with…
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House committee fails to reach agreement on whether to release Matt Gaetz report
House committee fails to reach agreement on whether to release Matt Gaetz report – CBS News Watch CBS News The House Ethics Committee will keep its report of an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against former Rep. Matt Gaetz sealed for the time being after it was unable to reach a decision Wednesday on whether…
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House Ethics Committee will keep Matt Gaetz report under wraps
Washington — The House Ethics committee, meeting to consider the release of a report on its investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, did not reach an agreement on Wednesday afternoon, the committee chairman said. The meeting came one week after the Florida Republican resigned from Congress following President-elect Donald Trump’s decision to select him for…
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Trump administration picks Matt Gaetz, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Pete Hegseth and Elon Musk have sexual misconduct allegations in their past
Matt Gaetz, Pete Hegseth, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Elon Musk are all in line to serve as top government leaders. All have faced varying degrees of sexual misconduct allegations. The president’s picks to carry out his agenda reflect an incoming administration hostile to the norms of the “Me Too” movement. Behavior that might have gotten…
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Senators express doubt Matt Gaetz will be confirmed as attorney general
Senators express doubt Matt Gaetz will be confirmed as attorney general – CBS News Watch CBS News Can former Rep. Matt Gaetz pass a Senate confirmation? One Republican senator told CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett he wouldn’t bet his house on it. Kadia Goba, political reporter for Semafor, and Brakkton Booker, national political…