Tag: Matt Gaetz
BREAKING: Matt Gaetz withdraws attorney general nomination
(The Daily Signal) -- Former Representative Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination Thursday to become attorney general in the second Trump term.
He said the move...
Trump vows to reduce energy costs with his latest cabinet picks
(The Center Square) – With his latest cabinet nominations, President-elect Donald Trump promised to bring down the cost Americans pay for energy by expanding...
Trump selects Matt Gaetz for US attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump on Nov. 13 said he’s selecting Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to be attorney general in the second Trump administration.
Gaetz “will end...
Jim Jordan out as speaker nominee after third ballot
(The Daily Signal) -- During a secret ballot on Friday, House Republicans voted to remove Jim Jordan as the nominee for speaker of the House...
Jordan falls short in first speaker vote, more expected
(The Center Square) — U.S. House Judiciary Chair Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, failed to get the needed support to become speaker of the House...
McCarthy rules out second House speaker bid
(The Daily Signal) -- Rep. Kevin McCarthy, who was ousted as House speaker Tuesday, says he will not run again to be speaker.
“I may have...
McCarthy ousted from speakership
(The Center Square) -- The House of Representatives voted 216-210 Tuesday to vacate the speakership, leaving the position open and likely kicking off a...
McCarthy critics float Tom Emmer as replacement, report says
(Daily Caller News Foundation) -- Some House Republicans who have clashed with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on questions of government spending have been debating...
Takeaways from Merrick Garland’s testimony to House panel
(The Daily Signal) -- Attorney General Merrick Garland declined to answer questions on a wide range of matters Wednesday in sworn testimony before the House Judiciary...
Gaetz suggests alliance between ‘Squad’ and populists on anti-war measures
(Daily Caller News Foundation) — Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida suggested greater collaboration between left-wing Democrats and populist Republicans in the House on...