How Donald Trump Could Bypass Congress To Install Matt Gaetz As Attorney General
WASHINGTON — The mood in Congress among Republicans following Donald Trump’s announcement of former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as his pick for attorney general was best summed up by Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho): “Are you shittin’ me?”
Matt Gaetz's controversial nomination for attorney general
Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) is president-elect Trump's controversial pick for attorney general. Here's why – and why Trump picked him anyways.
Sex trafficking allegations follow Matt Gaetz after attorney general selection: What to know
Matt Gaetz, recently selected for attorney general, has been embroiled with controversy concerning the alleged sexual trafficking of a 17-year-old girl.
What Are the Investigations Into Matt Gaetz, Trump's Pick for Attorney General
President-elect Donald Trump will nominate Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general, tapping a controversial figure who has been the subject of investigations into sexual misconduct.
Is Matt Gaetz ‘an accomplished attorney'? Digging into Trump AG pick's record as lawyer
Gaetz argued at least seven cases in his home county, and he’s had 12 traffic cases against him, including a DUI and speeding.
Both Right- and Left-Leaning Media Criticize Trump Elevating Matt Gaetz
President-elect Donald J. Trump selected Matt Gaetz, a former Florida congressman, as his attorney general, a pick that drew a rare bipartisan rebuke from both conservative and liberal media outlets.
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Trump’s push for recess appointments shakes up Senate GOP leadership fight, Cabinet picks
President-elect Donald Trump’s call for so-called “recess appointments” of Cabinet members and other officials is the first loyalty test that Senate Republicans are facing as they prepare to ...
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What is a recess appointment?
President-elect Trump has urged the next leader of Senate Republicans to support him in making recess appointments as three prominent GOP members are battling it out to succeed their leader ...
Senate leadership race heats up as Trump issues demands
Senate Republicans are poised to make a historic decision on Wednesday when they'll gather behind closed doors to select ...
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Trump calls on contenders for Senate GOP leadership to allow ‘recess appointments.’ Here’s what that means.
This is designed to serve as a form of checks and balances on the power of the presidency. A recess appointment, however, allow presidents to install their nominee to the position while the Senate ...
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What are recess appointments? What to know about Trump’s plans for the Senate
President-elect Donald Trump said the next Senate majority leader should allow the president to make recess appointments. What are they? Photo from Ian Hutchinson, UnSplash President-elect Donald ...
Trump Tells GOP to Bypass Senate Confirmation Process, Block Biden Judicial Appointments
Donald Trump wants his incoming party leadership to agree to recess appointments even though Republicans control the Senate.