Trump intends to nominate Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general

November 14, 2024 - 4:11am EST
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President-elect Trump announced he intends to nominate Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general, putting a fierce critic of federal law enforcement in charge of the Justice Department.

Feb 4 - 11:46am EST

RFK Jr.'s nomination cleared the Senate Finance Committee by a 14-13 party line vote.

Feb 4 - 8:03am EST

Federal agencies are sending out sample contract agreements to their employees in what appears to be an effort to alleviate doubts. But some of the language differs from the original offer.

Feb 4 - 8:03am EST

Federal agencies are sending out sample contract agreements to their employees in what appears to be an effort to alleviate doubts. But some of the language differs from the original offer.

Feb 4 - 3:55am EST

Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut worries the U.S. public may not won't recognize the ongoing "constitutional crisis" if they see Democrats regularly collaborating with Republicans.

Feb 4 - 3:55am EST

Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut worries the U.S. public may not won't recognize the ongoing "constitutional crisis" if they see Democrats regularly collaborating with Republicans.

Feb 4 - 2:14am EST

Trump ordered tariffs against China, Canada and Mexico over the weekend. Canada and Mexico reached last-minute deals to pause those tariffs Monday.

Feb 4 - 2:14am EST

Trump ordered tariffs against China, Canada and Mexico over the weekend. Canada and Mexico reached last-minute deals to pause those tariffs Monday.

Feb 3 - 8:22pm EST

The White House says the federal employees union is doing its members a disservice by urging them not to resign with the promise of administrative leave until September.

Feb 3 - 8:00pm EST

The billionaire's campaign to radically upend federal agencies is stunning former White House officials, even in a political moment when many things are described as unprecedented.