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Why Matt Gaetz withdrew bid for Attorney General
Why Matt Gaetz withdrew bid for Attorney General
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdraws from Attorney General consideration eight days after Trump's nomination, amid sexual misconduct allegations and following meetings with Republican senators. Learn what led to his...
Gaetz's withdrawal earns mixed reactions of relief, surprise from Senate Republicans
Gaetz's withdrawal earns mixed reactions of relief, surprise from Senate Republicans
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz's abrupt withdrawal from consideration to lead the Justice Department on Thursday was met with mixed reactions in the Senate, where some Republicans were glad the...
M. Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut governor after her predecessor resigned, dies at 78
M. Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut governor after her predecessor resigned, dies at 78
Former Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell, who took over the office to become the second female governor in state history after her predecessor resigned amid a corruption scandal, has...
Hegseth earns support from GOP senators, says he was 'completely cleared' in 2017 sex assault case
Hegseth earns support from GOP senators, says he was 'completely cleared' in 2017 sex assault case
Republican senators who met with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Defense secretary, are all in for the former Fox News co-host who is trying to dispel concerns...
Republican lawmakers accuse Pentagon IG of hiding Jan. 6 evidence
Republican lawmakers accuse Pentagon IG of hiding Jan. 6 evidence
The Committee on House Administration's Subcommittee on Oversight Chairman Barry Loudermilk sent a letter to the Defense Department's inspector general demanding a correction in the Pentagon's Jan. 6 report....
Hegseth earns support from GOP senators, says he was 'completely cleared' in 2017 sex assault case
Police report reveals assault allegations against Hegseth, Trump's pick for defense secretary
A woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth after he took her phone, blocked the door to a California hotel room and refused...
State court derails Philadelphia's push for stricter gun laws
State court derails Philadelphia's push for stricter gun laws
Gun rights advocates celebrated a victory this week after the highest court in Pennsylvania shot down Philadelphia's push for stricter gun laws. Source link
Medically woke: Report finds U.S. medical societies back liberal policies unrelated to research
Medically woke: Report finds U.S. medical societies back liberal policies unrelated to research
A vast majority of leading American medical societies have adopted left-leaning political positions unrelated to their health specializations, the anti-woke medical advocacy group Do No Harm reported in a...
Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general
Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general
Former Congressman Matt Gaetz said Thursday that he will no longer seek to be confirmed as attorney general, saying that the controversy surrounding his potential nomination was "unfairly becoming...
DEA suspends airport cash seizures after audit finds abuses
DEA suspends airport cash seizures after audit finds abuses
The Drug Enforcement Administration paused its practice of seizing cash from airline travelers after an inspector general delivered a scorching denunciation of the program. Source link
Biden sanctions major Russian bank
Biden sanctions major Russian bank
The White House cracked down on Russia Thursday by targeting over 50 people in its financial sector and Gazprombank, the largest remaining bank not sanctioned by the U.S. ...
Trump's incoming chief of staff is a former lobbyist. She'll face a raft of special interests
Trump's incoming chief of staff is a former lobbyist. She'll face a raft of special interests
As incoming White House chief of staff, one of Susie Wiles' vexing challenges will be policing the buffet line of powerful interests who want something from Donald Trump. ...