Politics
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
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
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
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
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....
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
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
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
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