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Speaker Johnson Pushes to Block Gaetz Ethics Report Amid AG Nomination Scrutiny
House Speaker Mike Johnson is urging the House Ethics Committee not to release a report on allegations involving former Representative Matt Gaetz, marking a controversial intervention that has drawn sharp responses from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Johnson's statement, made Friday, came shortly after his return from a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Gaetz, who resigned from Congress earlier this week following Trump's announcement that he would nominate him for attorney general, has consistently denied any misconduct. 
House Speaker Mike Johnson is urging the House Ethics Committee not to release a report on allegations involving former Representative Matt Gaetz, marking a controversial intervention that has drawn sharp responses from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Johnson's statement, made Friday, came shortly after his return from a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Gaetz, who resigned from Congress earlier this week following Trump's announcement that he would nominate him for attorney general, has consistently denied any misconduct. -
RFK Jr. to Helm HHS: Trump’s Pick Faces Backlash from Public Health Experts, Praise from Polis
President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has triggered strong reactions, drawing praise from some corners while raising alarms among public health experts. Supporters, including Colorado Governor Jared Polis, see Kennedy's appointment as a chance to challenge established health practices, while critics warn of the potential risks to vaccine programs and scientific integrity. 
President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has triggered strong reactions, drawing praise from some corners while raising alarms among public health experts. Supporters, including Colorado Governor Jared Polis, see Kennedy's appointment as a chance to challenge established health practices, while critics warn of the potential risks to vaccine programs and scientific integrity. -
Matt Gaetz Named Attorney General as Trump Shocks Washington
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he has selected Florida Representative Matt Gaetz as his nominee for Attorney General, a move that has quickly drawn sharp reactions from both parties and set the stage for a contentious Senate confirmation process. Gaetz, a staunch Trump ally known for his aggressive defense of the former president, will resign his House seat immediately to prepare for his new role, according to House Speaker Mike Johnson. 
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he has selected Florida Representative Matt Gaetz as his nominee for Attorney General, a move that has quickly drawn sharp reactions from both parties and set the stage for a contentious Senate confirmation process. Gaetz, a staunch Trump ally known for his aggressive defense of the former president, will resign his House seat immediately to prepare for his new role, according to House Speaker Mike Johnson. -
CIA Officer Charged with Leaking Classified Docs on Israel's Potential Iran Counterstrike
A former CIA official, Asif William Rahman, has been charged with leaking highly classified U.S. intelligence documents detailing Israel's potential plans to counterstrike Iran following a missile attack. Rahman, who held a top-secret security clearance and worked overseas for the CIA, was arrested by the FBI in Cambodia and is being brought to the U.S. territory of Guam to face charges. He has been indicted on two counts of willful retention and transmission of national defense information, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. 
A former CIA official, Asif William Rahman, has been charged with leaking highly classified U.S. intelligence documents detailing Israel's potential plans to counterstrike Iran following a missile attack. Rahman, who held a top-secret security clearance and worked overseas for the CIA, was arrested by the FBI in Cambodia and is being brought to the U.S. territory of Guam to face charges. He has been indicted on two counts of willful retention and transmission of national defense information, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. -
Trump Taps Elon Musk to Lead Government Efficiency Drive in New DOGE Initiative
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed tech billionaire Elon Musk and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to co-lead a newly formed "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), tasked with overhauling federal operations and cutting costs. Announcing the appointments on Tuesday, Trump said the initiative aims to slash government waste, reduce regulations, and streamline federal agencies as part of his administration's renewed focus on limited, efficient governance. 
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed tech billionaire Elon Musk and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to co-lead a newly formed "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), tasked with overhauling federal operations and cutting costs. Announcing the appointments on Tuesday, Trump said the initiative aims to slash government waste, reduce regulations, and streamline federal agencies as part of his administration's renewed focus on limited, efficient governance. -
Trump's New York Hush Money Conviction Delayed as Presidential Immunity Debate Deepens
In a move that underscores the complex legal landscape surrounding President-elect Donald Trump, New York Judge Juan Merchan on Tuesday agreed to delay any decision on overturning Trump's conviction in the hush money case. This comes as the Manhattan District Attorney's office and Trump's attorneys deliberate over how the former president's re-election impacts his legal standing. 
In a move that underscores the complex legal landscape surrounding President-elect Donald Trump, New York Judge Juan Merchan on Tuesday agreed to delay any decision on overturning Trump's conviction in the hush money case. This comes as the Manhattan District Attorney's office and Trump's attorneys deliberate over how the former president's re-election impacts his legal standing. -
Judge to Decide Fate of Trump’s Conviction in Stormy Daniels Hush Money Case
A New York judge is expected to make a pivotal decision on Tuesday regarding whether to overturn President-elect Donald Trump's conviction in a high-profile criminal case tied to hush money payments. This legal juncture comes in the wake of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, which may significantly impact Trump's legal standing. 
A New York judge is expected to make a pivotal decision on Tuesday regarding whether to overturn President-elect Donald Trump's conviction in a high-profile criminal case tied to hush money payments. This legal juncture comes in the wake of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, which may significantly impact Trump's legal standing. -
Donald Trump Set to Nominate Marco Rubio as Secretary of State
President-elect Donald Trump is poised to nominate Florida Senator Marco Rubio as his secretary of state, according to multiple sources familiar with the deliberations, signaling a strategic pivot as he shapes his foreign policy team for a second term. The anticipated appointment, reported first by The New York Times, reflects Trump's effort to combine loyalty within his political circle with a broadened foreign policy reach. 
President-elect Donald Trump is poised to nominate Florida Senator Marco Rubio as his secretary of state, according to multiple sources familiar with the deliberations, signaling a strategic pivot as he shapes his foreign policy team for a second term. The anticipated appointment, reported first by The New York Times, reflects Trump's effort to combine loyalty within his political circle with a broadened foreign policy reach. -
Trump Names Tom Homan as 'Border Czar' with Mandate to Oversee Mass Deportations
In a move signaling a return to hardline immigration policies, President-elect Donald Trump announced Sunday that former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Tom Homan will serve as his administration's new "border czar." The role, which encompasses oversight of the southern and northern borders, as well as maritime and aviation security, will also see Homan spearheading mass deportations as part of Trump's renewed push to curb illegal immigration. 
In a move signaling a return to hardline immigration policies, President-elect Donald Trump announced Sunday that former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Tom Homan will serve as his administration's new "border czar." The role, which encompasses oversight of the southern and northern borders, as well as maritime and aviation security, will also see Homan spearheading mass deportations as part of Trump's renewed push to curb illegal immigration. -
Republicans Near House Control as Key Races Tighten, Democrats Face Uphill Battle
Republicans are on the cusp of gaining control of the U.S. House of Representatives, a crucial victory that would allow the party to advance its legislative agenda under President-elect Donald Trump. With votes still being counted in key battleground districts, the GOP has secured 212 seats in the 435-member chamber, according to projections from Edison Research. A party needs 218 seats for a majority, putting Republicans just six seats away from reclaiming the House. 
Republicans are on the cusp of gaining control of the U.S. House of Representatives, a crucial victory that would allow the party to advance its legislative agenda under President-elect Donald Trump. With votes still being counted in key battleground districts, the GOP has secured 212 seats in the 435-member chamber, according to projections from Edison Research. A party needs 218 seats for a majority, putting Republicans just six seats away from reclaiming the House.
