Republicans Consider Constitutional Pathway For Trump's Recess Appointments Capitol Hill Republicans explore Trump adjourning Congress for recess appointments, sparking debate on constitutional implications. Top News · Nov 19, 2024
House Ethics Committee Chair Denies Speaker's Influence On Gaetz Report House Ethics Committee chair confirms Speaker Johnson not influencing panel on report disclosure involving Matt Gaetz nomination. Top News · Nov 19, 2024
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 · Nov 19, 2024
Trump’s agenda will face hurdles in Congress, despite the Republican ‘trifecta’ of winning the House, Senate and White House Beginning in January 2025, Republicans in Washington will achieve what’s commonly known as a governing “trifecta”: control over the executive branch via the president, combined with majorities for their party in both the House and the Senate. The Conversation · Nov 19, 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson Declines To Address Transgender Identity House Speaker emphasizes respect, while Rep. Mace introduces resolution to ban transgender women from Capitol restrooms. Debate reflects differing views on... Top News · Nov 19, 2024
GOP Divided Over Short-Term Government Funding Plan House Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal for a short-term government funding extension faces resistance within the House GOP, with concerns about delaying fis... Top News · Nov 19, 2024
‘A slap in the face’: Dems denounce Mace’s anti-trans bathroom bill Nancy Mace has vowed to “triple” down on her effort to bar transgender women from using women’s restrooms at the Capitol. Roll Call · Nov 19, 2024
Jon Stewart to Democrats: ‘Exploit the loopholes’ Late-night hosts urge Democrats to take a page from the GOP and discuss Trump’s controversial cabinet picks, from Matt Gaetz to RFK Jr The Guardian - US · Nov 19, 2024
House GOP unites in attack on trans Dem Rep. Nancy Mace is leading a GOP effort to harass their newly elected Democratic colleague Salon · Nov 19, 2024
Hakeem Jeffries Re-Elected As House Democratic Leader House Leader Hakeem Jeffries reelected as Democratic leader despite party's failure to regain majority control. Republicans maintain majority in House. Top News · Nov 19, 2024
Sex Trafficking Accusations Against Matt Gaetz Are 'Less Than Nothing', Elon Musk Says: 'Case Closed' The billionaire also praised Gaetz, saying he will be "our Hammer of Justice" Latin Times · Nov 19, 2024
Recess appointments: Can Trump bypass Senate to appoint Gaetz, other aides? Donald Trump’s support for ‘recess appointments’ fuels concerns over weakened US congressional oversight of White House. Al Jazeera · Nov 19, 2024
Jimmy Kimmel makes Rocky themed dig at Stallone following actor’s Trump praise ‘George Washington was the father of our country. Donald Trump is the father of Eric,’ joked Kimmel The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024
Calls Grow to Release Ethics Report on Matt Gaetz As Attorney Says He Paid Two Women For Sex Democrats and GOP senators are urging for the release of Gaetz ethics report as Trump lobbies directly for his confirmation Latin Times · Nov 19, 2024
Salon · Nov 19, 2024 Trump prefers nominees with shady pasts Republicans complain nominees weren't "properly vetted," but don't get that accusations are a feature, not a bug
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024 Trump personally calls senators to pressure them to confirm Gaetz – as House Ethics report released to all committee members House Ethics Committee report into Gaetz has now been made available to all committee members
Top News · Nov 19, 2024 House Speaker Mike Johnson's Weekend With President-Elect Trump House Speaker Mike Johnson's weekend with President-elect Trump showcases a new era for the Republican Party and hints at future collaboration.
Top News · Nov 19, 2024 House Speaker Defends Blocking Release Of Ethics Committee Report House Speaker Mike Johnson defends decision to block release of House Ethics Committee report on former Congressman Matt Gaetz, citing protocol and concern...
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024 Two women told House ethics panel Matt Gaetz paid them for sex with Venmo, lawyer says Attorneys for women who testified to ethics panel are putting pressure on lawmakers to release report
The Texas Tribune · Nov 18, 2024 Tony Gonzales, Chip Roy clash over mass deportation plans Gonzales’ warning that mass removals of undocumented immigrants are unfeasible got pushback from Roy, who said everyone in the country illegally must be deported.
Roll Call · Nov 18, 2024 White House asks for nearly $100B disaster relief package - Roll Call President Joe Biden is seeking $98.6 billion in emergency disaster relief funding following a series of hurricanes this fall.
Salon · Nov 18, 2024 Gaetz forces GOP to pick power or ethics Republican senators say they want to see a House ethics report on Gaetz, setting the stage for a showdown
Latin Times · Nov 18, 2024 Matt Gaetz Accuser's Attorney Reveals New Details About Alleged Encounter With Minor During 'Group Sex Situation' According to Joel Leppard, his clients attended more than five and as many as 10 "sex parties" with Gaetz involving "group sex situations" and illegal drugs
International Business Times · Nov 18, 2024 US Speaker Opposes Calls To Release Ethics Report On Trump's AG Pick US House speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday insisted that the chamber's ethics committee should not release a report on alleged sexual improprieties by Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, even as Democrats castigated Gaetz as unqualified and "a troll."
International Business Times · Nov 17, 2024 House Speaker Johnson Says Gaetz Report 'Not Finished,' Shouldn't Be Released 'I don't think we want the House Ethics Committee using all of its vast resources and powers to go after private citizens,' he said.