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The Math Does Not Favor Avoiding Senate Scrutiny of Trump's Bizarre Cabinet Picks

Several Republican senators have said they are not inclined to abdicate their "advice and consent" role in presidential appointments.

Reason

Trump’s controversial cabinet picks will cost him political capital. Will they bankrupt him before he even takes office?

ANALYSIS: Trump could be blowing his political capital on cabinet choices who his own party can’t stomach

The Independent UK

House ethics panel may nuke Gaetz report

The committee's findings reportedly include testimony from a then-17-year-old girl who says Gaetz had sex with her

Salon

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Republicans question ‘moral authority’ of Matt Gaetz for Justice Dept pick after sexual misconduct allegations

Republican senators say Gaetz is not ‘a serious’ nominee who doesn’t have the ‘moral authority’ to lead the Department of Justice

The Independent UK

Trump nominees turn allies to enemies

Trump believes in rule by fear, but that stokes resentment and possibly even resistance

Salon

Woman ‘told House Ethics Committee Matt Gaetz had sex with her when she was 17 years-old’

Gaetz - who resigned from the House of Representatives on Wednesday after Donald Trump announced him as his pick for Attorney General - strongly denies the allegations against him

The Independent UK

Matt Gaetz's Personality Irked His GOP Colleagues. There Are Better Reasons To Oppose His Nomination.

The nominee for attorney general passes the Trump loyalty test, but he lacks relevant experience and has repeatedly demonstrated poor judgment.

Reason

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At the Races: The Leftovers - Roll Call

For the most part, candidates who decided to try, try again in 2024 after losing in 2022 simply lost, lost again.

Roll Call

Show us the Gaetz ethics report, Durbin and others urge - Roll Call

A growing chorus of voices are calling for the release of an ethics report on Trump’s AG pick Matt Gaetz, who resigned from the House this week.

Roll Call

Trump health secretary choice is ‘courting catastrophe’, says rights group – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Who is Matt Gaetz? Trump's nomination for attorney general withdraws

Matt Gaetz is a fierce Trump loyalist who was split opinion in his own party

Evening Standard

Republicans secure House majority in yet another blow to Democrats

Party has won 218 seats in lower chamber after Democrats unsuccessfully campaigned on need to curtail ‘dysfunction’

The Guardian - US

Republicans baffled after Trump picks ‘reckless’ Gaetz for attorney general

Congressman decried as ‘person of moral turpitude’ amid questions over whether Senate will confirm nomination

The Guardian - US

Former House Speaker Kevin Mccarthy Criticizes Rep. Matt Gaetz

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy criticizes Rep. Matt Gaetz for alleged misconduct and lack of conservatism.

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Kevin Mccarthy Credits President-Elect Trump For Republican Election Success

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy praises President-elect Trump for GOP's election success and urges party to focus on inclusivity and growth.

The Guardian - US

US elections 2024: control of House remains unclear

Republicans make progress as results are returned, but US may have to wait days to learn chamber’s composition

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