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The results of 2024 House elections are now final, with Democrats netting one seat and holding Republicans to a 220-215 majority.

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Sen. Cornyn Seeks Reforms For DOJ And FBI

Senator Cornyn supports Bondi and Patel in reforming DOJ and FBI to be non-political, professional entities.

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Senate Leaders Express Concerns Over Defense Secretary Nominee

Senate leaders discuss concerns about defense secretary nominee Hegseth's behavior and emphasize thorough vetting procedures.

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Texas Man Released By China As Part Of Deal With U.S. Was Months Away From Being Executed

Mark Swidan had been arrested for 12 years on drug charges

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Houstonian Mark Swidan to be released from Chinese imprisonment

The Texan has been imprisoned in China for 12 years on charges of drug trafficking.

The Texas Tribune

Senate Judiciary Republicans Praise Pam Bondi As Attorney General Pick

Senate Judiciary Republicans commend Pam Bondi's nomination for attorney general by President-elect Donald Trump.

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Sen. Cornyn Warned Gaetz About Allegations

Sen. John Cornyn advises Matt Gaetz on transparency amid sexual misconduct allegations, emphasizing honesty and a fair evaluation process.

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We Are Going To Learn More About Matt Gaetz's Sex Life Than We Wanted

Trump's pick for attorney general is manifestly unqualified for the job, even without considering the salacious details of the ethics charges against him.

Reason

Gaetz criticized GOP senators, now he would need their votes - Roll Call

If former Rep. Matt Gaetz wants to be the next attorney general, he will need the votes of Senate Republicans he has personally criticized.

Roll Call

As Trump administration takes shape, Texas takes a back seat

So far Trump has looked elsewhere for his earliest cabinet and high-level staff appointments, in some cases passing over Texans who were in the mix.

The Texas Tribune

Senate Republicans Call For Release Of Gaetz Ethics Report

GOP Senators push for transparency in assessing former Rep. Gaetz's nomination for attorney general.

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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

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

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The Independent UK

What is the confirmation process for Cabinet picks — and what are ‘recess appointments’?

Eric Garcia details how Trump has previously hinted at using a never-used constitutional power. Would it be enough to get Matt Gaetz or Pete Hegseth through?

The Independent UK

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

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Chosen To Lead Health Department

President-elect Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS Secretary sparks debate on Capitol Hill.

Salon

Senators: Show us Gaetz ethics report

Senators on both sides are asking to see the results of a years-long probe into the former representative

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Senate Republicans Withhold Support For Gaetz As Attorney General

Senate Republicans cautious about supporting Gaetz as attorney general, while Democrats call for release of ethics report. Potential clash between Trump an...

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Senate Republicans Divided On Trump's Recess Appointment Strategy

Senate Republicans, led by Sen. Cornyn, debate Trump's recess appointment proposal. Cornyn and Lankford caution against bypassing Senate duties, while Scot...

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Senate Republicans Weighing Options On Gaetz Nomination

Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans carefully consider Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general, emphasizing thorough evaluation and adherence to es...

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Sen. John Thune Elected Senate Majority Leader By Republicans

Sen. John Thune wins Senate Republican leader position with support from President-elect Trump. Thune set to lead Senate Republicans in advancing Trump's a...

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Senate Republicans Uncertain On Backing Gaetz For Attorney General

Senate Republicans uncertain about supporting Matt Gaetz for attorney general due to ongoing investigation and varying levels of hesitation among Judiciary...

Salon

Thune wins Senate GOP leadership fight

Thune, the current GOP whip, overcame his predecessor John Cornyn and a MAGA-backed challenge by Rick Scott

International Business Times

All The Times Incoming Republican Senate Leader John Thune Criticized Trump In Public

Incoming Senate majority leader John Thune has been incredibly critical of President-elect Donald Trump in the past.

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