The Latest Breaking News from Matt Gaetz

Facebook asked for nudes to help stop revenge porn and it worked. Can our culture change next?

A tool to stop non-consensual distribution of intimate images has been successful – but there’s still the problem that collecting digital trophies is part of being a man

The Guardian - US · Dec 3, 2022

Joel Greenberg sentenced to 11 years in prison for sex trafficking, other crimes

ORLANDO, Fla. — Joel Greenberg — who as Seminole County’s tax collector trafficked a teenager, stalked a political rival, stole identities and spent taxpayer funds on paid sex and cryptocurrency, among other misdeeds — was sentenced to 11 years in prison Thursday, bringing to a close one of the most…

Orlando Sentinel · Dec 2, 2022

Gaetz friend gets 11 years for sex crime, other counts

A former Florida tax collector whose arrest led to a federal probe into U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for sex trafficking of a minor and other crimes

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022

GOP rebels threaten McCarthy speaker bid

Rep. Andy Biggs says there are about 20 "pretty hard nos" in the Republican Party against McCarthy

Salon · Nov 30, 2022

Dem: McCarthy panders to "QAnon caucus"

"McCarthy's problem is he can't get to 218 without Marjorie Taylor Greene and Paul Gosar and Matt Gaetz."

Salon · Nov 28, 2022

Attorney for former Florida tax official Joel Greenberg urges light prison sentence, blasts DOJ for not charging others

ORLANDO, Fla. — In urging a judge for a light prison sentence for Joel Greenberg, his attorney Fritz Scheller blasted the U.S. Department of Justice for not criminally charging other individuals, despite the evidence and collaboration provided to prosecutors by the disgraced Seminole County tax collector.

Orlando Sentinel · Nov 22, 2022

Court filing: DOJ ignores Gaetz evidence

Lawyer for ex-Gaetz pal is pressuring the Justice Department to charge the Republican lawmaker

Salon · Nov 22, 2022

US attorney general appoints special counsel in Trump DoJ investigations – as it happened

Merrick Garland names Jack Smith, a veteran prosecutor, as special counsel to decide whether to bring charges against Trump

The Guardian - US · Nov 18, 2022

GOP faction signals tougher fight for Ukraine aid ahead

WASHINGTON — A group of conservative House Republicans said Thursday they would oppose any further funding for Ukraine and foreshadowed a looming fight for the Biden administration to keep supporting Kyiv when Republicans control the House next term.

Tribune News Service · Nov 18, 2022

Madison Cawthorn abandons constituents

Cawthorn, who lost his GOP primary, has "apparently vacated" his offices as constituent calls go unanswered

Salon · Nov 17, 2022