Matt Gaetz

Matt Gaetz‘s nomination for attorney general may already be in trouble due to resistance from members of his own party. What Happened: The Florida Republican’s nomination by President-elect Donald Trump has sparked concerns among Republican senators due to allegations of sexual...

A witness has come forward alleging that Attorney General-designate Matt Gaetz had sexual relations with a minor back in 2017. This information was shared with the House Ethics Committee, as per the witness’s attorney. What Happened: The unnamed woman’s testimony is part of an ongoing...

Polymarket predictions reveal significant doubt over whether Matt Gaetz will be confirmed as Attorney General in a Trump administration, with current betting odds showing only a 28% chance of approval. What Happened: The chances of confirmation have been oscillating between 25% and 30%, according...

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has expressed skepticism over the Senate confirmation of President-elect Trump’s nominee for attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.). What Happened: McCarthy, a staunch Trump ally, voiced his doubts during a Bloomberg Television interview....

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) may become the latest mega-cap technology company under regulatory scrutiny. What Happened: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is preparing to investigate Microsoft for anti-competitive behavior, the Financial Times reported Thursday, citing people with direct knowledge...

President-elect Donald Trump has picked Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as the nominee for attorney general under the incoming administration. A controversial figure, Gaetz has been known for pushing radical proposals in favor of cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What happened: Earlier...

President-elect Donald Trump nominated another cannabis legalization supporter to his cabinet. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R) of Florida is being tapped to serve as U.S. attorney general. Trump wrote on Truth Social that Gaetz "has distinguished himself in Congress through his focus on achieving desperately...

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) was picked Wednesday as nominee for attorney general under Donald Trump, the latest cabinet announcement in the wake of the 2024 presidential election. What Happened: Trump announced Wednesday that he selected Gaetz as his nominee for attorney general with a post on...

Republican U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, who has long been an advocate for expanding legal marijuana access, was the driving force behind a bill legalizing low-THC medical marijuana a decade ago. In 2023, Gaetz proposed to stop testing members of the U.S. military for cannabis use.  Gaetz says he will be...

The past week in the world of cryptocurrency was nothing short of eventful. From Rep. Matt Gaetz‘s (R-Fla.) proposal to downgrade travel advisory to El Salvador to the fluctuating fortunes of the Trump-themed “Restore the Republic” coin, there was no shortage of intriguing...

The Congressional El Salvador Caucus urged the Joe Biden administration to ease El Salvador's travel advisory to Level 1 from the current Level 3. What Happened: Led by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-Texas), the bipartisan caucus sent a letter to Secretary of State Anthony...

Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has introduced a bill that would allow federal income tax payments to be made in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What Happened: This proposed legislation aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, providing a novel method for taxpayers to settle their federal tax...

Following Hunter Biden’s Tuesday conviction on three felony gun charges related to buying a firearm while using crack cocaine, two Republican congressmen are challenging the conviction, one for reasons having to do with cannabis. "Hunter might deserve to be in jail for something, but...

Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen was back on the stand Thursday, marking his third day of testimony in a criminal trial against former President Donald Trump alleging falsified business records. Here's what Cohen said in court Thursday. What Happened: Cohen testified throughout the week connecting...

Despite their history of conflict, Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has endorsed Kevin McCarthy for the position of the Republican National Committee (RNC) chair. However, this move has raised eyebrows among his Republican colleagues, with some suggesting that Gaetz may have been sarcastic in his endorsement....