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Matt Gaetz, DONALD TRUMP and Congress

WCVB Channel 5 Boston · 14h

Trump nominates Matt Gaetz as Attorney General as Republicans win full control of Congress

Trump has also nominated Former Democrat now Republican Tulsi Gabbard to be the Director of National Intelligence and Fox News anchor Pete Hegseth to be Head of the Defense Department.

The Independent · 6h

‘We are not a serious country’: Congress in shock after Gaetz tapped as Trump’s attorney general

Donald Trump has tapped long-time ally Matt Gaetz for Attorney General, prompting concern and disdain among lawmakers and social media users on both sides of the aisle. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

Trump's pick of Gaetz for attorney general 'sends shock waves' through DOJ

President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., to be the 87th attorney general of the United States. NBC News' Brie Jackson reports from Washington for Early Today.

Congress, US House and Republicans

Republicans retain their hold of the House, clinching full control of Congress

Republicans have officially won a full trifecta of power in Washington, D.C., following GOP victories in several key U.S. House contests.

Republicans inch closer to US House majority, full control of Congress

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's Republicans on Tuesday inched closer to winning a majority in the House of Representatives and with it full control of Congress, which would give Trump power to advance his agenda when he returns to the White House in January.

Bloomberg on MSN · 20h

Trump Wins Republican Trifecta as GOP Retains House Majority

Republicans held on to their narrow majority in the US House, giving Donald Trump and his party unified control of the elected branches of government and limiting potential curbs on the incoming president’s power.

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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 ...

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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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Matt Gaetz's resignation from Congress causes interest in open Northwest Florida seat

With Congressman Matt Gaetz resigning his seat Wednesday, Northwest Florida will now need to elect a new one. Gov. Ron ...

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The Latest: More than a dozen races left to be called to determine control of Congress

Control over the U.S. House of Representatives still hangs in the balance, teetering between a Republican or Democratic ...

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Who will control the House in 2025? Here’s the latest and Florida’s role in Congress

Here's which party is likely to control the House of Representatives in 2025 and how many of Florida’s House seats are filled ...

New Congress Could Keep Heat on Regulator Over Election Betting

The 119th United States Congress may have some interest in the legality and regulation of election wagering even now that the election has passed.

Morning Report — Congress starts the funding sprint

Lawmakers begin their lame-duck session today and are facing a Dec. 20 funding deadline ahead of the holidays and the ...

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Opinion: On lame-duck AI bill, Congress shouldn’t push too far

Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds the potential to bring a commercial and economic rebirth for the United States and its ...

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