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Trump, Congress and Matt Gaetz

How Donald Trump Could Bypass Congress To Install Matt Gaetz As Attorney General

WASHINGTON — The mood in Congress among Republicans following Donald Trump’s announcement of former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as his pick for attorney general was best summed up by Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho): “Are you shittin’ me?”

Opinion

The New Republic on MSN · 59m

Republicans Worry Trump Is About to Steamroll Congress on Matt Gaetz

As attorney general, Gaetz will be fully empowered to carry out Trump’s—and his own—incindiary mandate, litigating culture wars and carrying out personal vendettas. Republican Senator Thom Tillis put it aptly: “I’m sure it’ll make for a popcorn-eating confirmation.”

MSNBC · 5h

Trump AG pick Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress ahead of House Ethics report vote

The Florida Republican’s abrupt departure effectively halts a House investigation into allegations that he engaged in sexual misconduct and illicit drug use.

Trump, tariffs

CBS News on MSN · 10h

Can Trump impose tariffs without Congress? It's complicated, according to experts.

President-elect Donald Trump claims he can unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports. The reality is more complicated, according to trade experts.

Yahoo · 52m

How will Trump’s tariffs impact everyday Americans?

Trump hasn’t been shy about his love for tariffs — which are a tax on goods imported from other countries — calling them “the greatest thing ever invented” on the campai

Bloomberg on MSN · 11h

Trump Tariffs on UK Would Be ‘Manageable,’ Economists Say

President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to slap a universal tariff of up to 20% on all goods exported to the US would be “unwelcome but manageable” for the UK, according to analysis from Bloomberg Economics.

Trump, Kristi Noem

NBC News · 42m

Election 2024 live updates: Trump makes Cabinet picks to mixed reactions

Follow live updates on Trump’s transition plans after the 2024 election: Cabinet selections like Matt Gaetz, CPAC at Mar-a-Lago and key developments.

ABC News on MSN · 1d

Trump transition live updates: Noem picked for DHS secretary

Kristi Noem picked for Homeland Security secretary. Trump confirmed he has picked South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to be his Homeland Security secretary. Trump s

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

What to Know About Kristi Noem, Trump's Pick for Homeland Security Secretary

Kristi Noem to head the Department of Homeland Security, one of the biggest government agencies that will be integral to his vow to secure the border and carry out a massive deportation operation. The 52-year-old was born in Watertown,

5 things to know: What are recess appointments? Trump wants them to bypass Senate approval

President-elect Donald Trump has declared a strong intention to use recess appointments in his next term. What are recess ...

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Trump’s Nominees Pose Dilemma for Senate G.O.P., Testing Their Deference

The president-elect’s choice of combative loyalists who could have trouble being confirmed has raised constitutional ...

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Thune says Trump's border plan is 1st up in rigorous priority list for new Congress: 'Real work begins'

Senate Minority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., is planning to make ushering in President-Elect Donald Trump's immigration agenda ...

Reuters23h

Trump turns to Congress for Cabinet picks, whittling away at slim margins

WASHINGTON, Nov 13 (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump has so far picked five Republican members of the U.S.

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Trump looms large as Congress faces shutdown threat and ‘dizzying’ to-do list

Donald Trump won’t arrive back in the White House until January. But he’ll have fingerprints over every piece of the lame ...

The Nation4h

Donald Trump Is Waging a Shock-and-Awe War Against His Own Senate

After a decade on the national stage, Donald Trump still has the power to stun, as he demonstrated to foes and admirers alike ...

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'We're just on day 1': Republicans and Democrats are gearing up for a new status quo in Congress

Republicans are giddy and preparing for at least two years with a trifecta. Democrats are reassessing their losses and ...

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The latest on Trump’s presidential transition

President-elect Donald Trump is continuing to pick more allies for Cabinet positions. Follow for live updates.

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