Matt Gaetz asked White House for blanket preemptive pardon
The congressman has denied allegations and said he will not resign from office.
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Sources: Matt Gaetz associate paid for escorts on trip
CBS News has learned that investigators are looking into a trip Congressman Matt Gaetz took to the Bahamas with a hand surgeon and marijuana entrepreneur. Major Garrett reports.
Ex-Rep. Katie Hill weighs in on Matt Gaetz allegations
Gaetz wrote in his own op-ed he is "absolutely not resigning."
Matt Gaetz's communications director resigns
Luke Ball's resignation came in the wake of scathing reports suggesting an ongoing investigation into Gaetz's possible sexual involvement with a 17-year-old girl.
Gaetz sex-trafficking investigation grows
Florida Republican Matt Gaetz is at the center of an investigation into whether he violated federal sex-trafficking laws, and as Major Garrett reports, the heat is being turned up on one of the most outspoken members of Congress.
DOJ investigation into Matt Gaetz deepens
Investigators are looking into whether GOP Congressman Matt Gaetz traveled across state lines with or gave a 17-year-old girl gifts in exchange for sex. Gaetz denies the allegations. Major Garrett reports.
Pelosi says Gaetz should be removed from Judiciary Committee if allegations are true
Gaetz is reportedly under investigation by the Justice Department for an alleged relationship with an underage girl.
Gaetz probe focuses on payments to women: NYT
A federal investigation of Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz is looking into claims he paid women who were recruited online to have sex, according to the New York Times. The Justice Department is also investigating whether he had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl and paid for her to travel across state lines with him, potentially violating sex trafficking laws. Gaetz has denied the allegations. Catherine Herridge reports.
GOP congressman denies relationship with teen
Representative Matt Gaetz, a Republican from Florida, denies having a relationship with a 17-year-old as the Justice Department investigates his alleged conduct with the girl. Major Garrett has the latest.
Matt Gaetz denies relationship with a 17-year-old
Gaetz alleged a former a Justice Department official — who he named on television — was trying to extort him and his family out of $25 million.
Rep. Matt Gaetz facing sex trafficking probe
The Justice Department is investigating whether Rep. Matt Gaetz, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, had a possible sexual relationship with a 17-year-old and paid for her to travel with him. A former department official tells CBS News the investigation began at least last summer. No charges have been brought against the Florida lawmaker, who called a New York Times report on the inquiry "verifiably false" and said he did not have a relationship with a 17-year-old. Nikole Killion reports.
Republicans Matt Gaetz and Jim Jordan try to free Britney Spears
Gaetz is wondering if Spears is being "overprotected" by her conservatorship.
Warning of threats from domestic extremists
The Department of Homeland Security issued a new domestic terror alert warning about the risk for potential future attacks on elected officials and government buildings. This comes amid a rise in far-right extremism and fringe groups across the country. Elizabeth Neumann of the Republican Accountability Project joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments and what it means for the future of the Republican Party.
RNC paints dire picture of America if Trump loses
Day 2 of the 2020 Republican National Convention will include speeches by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and first lady Melania Trump. This comes after President Trump and other Republican officials and supporters slammed Joe Biden on the first day of the RNC. CBS News' Skyler Henry has the highlights, and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN with deeper analysis.
What to expect at Republican National Convention
The 2020 Republican National Convention got underway Monday morning in Charlotte, North Carolina. Unlike last week's Democratic National Convention, all 336 Republican delegates have been invited for an in-person roll call despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN with a look at what to expect.
House conservatives target Liz Cheney in contentious meeting
Congressman Matt Gaetz called on Cheney to step down as the House Republican conference chair.
After heated exchange on race, Florida congressman reveals Cuban "son"
"We share no blood but he is my life. He came from Cuba (legally, of course) six years ago and lives with me in Florida," GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz tweeted Thursday.
Gaetz questions witnesses on writings
Representative Matt Gaetz, a vocal supporter of President Trump, aggressively questioned three of the witnesses in the House Judiciary Committee's Wednesday impeachment hearing over their previous campaign donations and writings. Constitutional law scholar Michael Gerhardt confirmed that his family donated to President Obama, while Pamela Karlan said she contributed to Elizabeth Warren, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. Gaetz, a Florida Republican, also presented writings from Feldman in which he questioned impeaching Mr. Trump, to which Feldman replied the July 25 call changed his perspective "for good reason."
Senate could vote on war powers resolution
The Senate could vote on a war powers resolution as soon as next week, after the House approved the measure last night. It calls for President Trump to get congressional approval before taking further military action against Iran. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports from Capitol Hill, while CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan joins CBSN with the latest developments.
Trump urges calm at coronavirus briefing
With anxiety growing among lawmakers on Capitol Hill, the president continued to downplay the threat of coronavirus on Monday. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with more on the members of Congress who have decided to self-quarantine.
Gaetz files complaint against Pelosi for ripping speech
"Nobody is above the law," Gaetz said. "She must be held accountable."
House passes amendment to require approval for military strike on Iran
A similar amendment in the Senate failed to get sufficient votes to pass
Bipartisan duo introduces amendment to block war with Iran
Reps. Ro Khanna and Matt Gaetz are ideological opposites — except when it comes to congressional approval for war
Rep. Gaetz facing investigation over Cohen tweet
GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz faces an investigation by the Florida Bar, and a member of Congress is calling for possible prosecution for "witness intimidation" of Michael Cohen
GOP rep apologizes, deletes tweet aimed at Michael Cohen
Rep. Matt Gaetz had tweeted what was seen by some as a warning to the president's former lawyer ahead of Cohen's public testimony to a House panel
California couple at center of surrogacy scandal arrested
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