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Trump AG pick Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress ahead of House Ethics report vote

The Florida Republican’s abrupt departure effectively halts a House investigation into allegations that he engaged in sexual misconduct and illicit drug use.

The Independent on MSN · 1h

Trump cabinet latest updates: Congress still stunned after pick of Matt Gaetz for attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick of former Florida Representative Matt Gaetz to be his attorney general continues to stun Congress following the announcement.Gaetz, whose nomination requires Senate approval,

Politico · 22h

Gaetz resigns from Congress — possibly skirting long-awaited Ethics report

His resignation came the same day Donald Trump nominated him to be attorney general, but some Republicans think he had other motivations.

Congress, House and Republicans

Republicans retain their hold of the House, clinching full control of Congress

Republicans have officially won a full trifecta of power in Washington, D.C., following GOP victories in several key U.S. House contests.

Republicans inch closer to US House majority, full control of Congress

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's Republicans on Tuesday inched closer to winning a majority in the House of Representatives and with it full control of Congress, which would give Trump power to advance his agenda when he returns to the White House in January.

USA Today · 7d

Who will control the House in 2025? Here’s the latest and Florida’s role in Congress

Here's which party is likely to control the House of Representatives in 2025 and how many of Florida’s House seats are filled by Republicans.

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UFOs Exist: What the Experts Said to Congress

Navy Rear Admiral, former Department of Defense Official, and investigative journalist all agree in testimony there's ...

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Can Trump impose tariffs without Congress? It's complicated, according to experts.

President-elect Donald Trump claims he can unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports. The reality is more ...

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'We're just on day 1': Republicans and Democrats are gearing up for a new status quo in Congress

Republicans are giddy and preparing for at least two years with a trifecta. Democrats are reassessing their losses and ...

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Correction: Election 2024-Congress story

Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold ...

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The Latest: More than a dozen races left to be called to determine control of Congress

Control over the U.S. House of Representatives still hangs in the balance, teetering between a Republican or Democratic ...

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Opinion: On lame-duck AI bill, Congress shouldn’t push too far

Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds the potential to bring a commercial and economic rebirth for the United States and its ...

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How Republicans in Congress Could Try to Steal the Election

On January 6, 2025, the House and Senate are to assemble to watch as electoral votes from each state are opened and counted.

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Democrats in Congress urge Biden to sanction Israelis over West Bank violence

Nearly 90 Democratic lawmakers urged U.S. President Joe Biden to sanction members of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...

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