What to know about recess appointments as Gaetz faces Senate headwinds
A recess appointment would allow Trump to install some officials and sidestep lengthy hearings and a floor vote.
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Pick of Gaetz for attorney general draws criticism
Matt Gaetz immediately resigned from the House on Wednesday following the surprising announcement that he was President-elect Donald Trump's selection for attorney general. His resignation, however, came ahead of a scheduled vote by the House Ethics Committee this week on whether to release the results of an extensive investigation into allegations against Gaetz of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use, which he has denied. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Why Trump chose RFK Jr. for HHS secretary
President-elect Donald Trump's selection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary came following several other controversial choices for Cabinet members. Caitlin Huey-Burns takes a look at the president-elect's decision-making process.
Former U.S. attorney on Gaetz as Trump pick
President-elect Donald Trump nominated former Rep. Matt Gaetz as his attorney general. Former U.S. attorney and assistant deputy attorney general Harry Litman joins CBS News to discuss his column calling Gaetz the "anti-attorney general" and what to expect from his potential management of the Justice Department.
Gaetz resigns before ethics report release
Matt Gaetz resigned from the House of Representatives on Wednesday after President-elect Donald Trump tapped him to lead the Department of Justice as attorney general. Before Gaetz resigned, the House Ethics Committee had been investigating claims of sexual misconduct and other violations, which he has denied. CBS News investigative producer Michael Kaplan has more. Then, Republican strategist Kevin Sheridan and former Democratic Rep. Mondaire Jones of New York join with analysis.
Why did Trump pick RFK Jr. to lead HHS?
President-elect Donald Trump said late Thursday he would nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. This comes on the heels of former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz being tapped for attorney general. CBS News' Major Garrett and Scott MacFarlane have the latest.
Can Gaetz get Senate confirmation?
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz will have to be confirmed by the Senate before he becomes President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general. Some members of Congress are already having strong reactions to Trump's pick. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports. Also, Zeke Miller, chief White House correspondent for the Associated Press, has more on the state of the House Ethics probe into Gaetz.
Durbin on Gaetz ethics inquiry
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, the Senate's majority whip, is calling for the preservation of the report and any documentation pertaining to the House Ethics Committee inquiry into former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more.
Next on Trump's Gaetz nomination
Many of President-elect Donald Trump's team picks for his second term in the White House will have to go through the Senate confirmation process. Also, an expected House ethics inquiry into former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, Trump's pick for attorney general, could affect how Congress acts during his confirmation process. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
House Ethics panel planned to vote Friday on whether to release report on Gaetz
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general.
Is Trump AG pick a loyalty test for senators?
President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, is facing a tough Senate confirmation process for the job. CBS News political director Fin Gómez reports on some of the speculation about why Trump made such a controversial pick.
Lawmakers react to Gaetz pick for AG
Lawmakers had a range of responses to President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he'll nominate Matt Gaetz for attorney general. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Trump to nominate Matt Gaetz for attorney general
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Matt Gaetz, whose selection as attorney general prompted backlash, resigned from Congress.
Analysis of Trump Cabinet picks
CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "CBS Mornings" to break down President-elect Donald Trump's latest choices for his Cabinet, including the controversial pick of Matt Gaetz.
Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump said Rep. Matt Gaetz is his pick to be nominated for attorney general. The announcement comes just two days before the House ethics committee was set to vote on releasing what sources say is a highly damaging report about an investigation into Gaetz over claims he partied with teenage girls. Gaetz, who has denied all wrongdoing, resigned from his seat in the House of Representatives after Trump's announcement, House Speaker Mike Johnson said.
Will Trump Cabinet picks be confirmed?
President-elect Donald Trump raised eyebrows Wednesday when he announced he'll nominate Matt Gaetz to be his attorney general. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen has more on if Gaetz will actually take that position.
Gaetz misconduct probes under fresh scrutiny
President-elect Donald Trump has selected longtime ally, Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, to serve as his next attorney general. CBS News investigative producer Michael Kaplan joins "America Decides" to examine the misconduct allegations against Gaetz, which he has denied. Then, Meridith McGraw, national political correspondent for Politico, and Andrew Desiderio, senior congressional reporter for Punchbowl News, join to discuss.
Rep. Khanna on Democrats' path after losses
The Democratic Party is in the process of determining how it should move forward after President-elect Donald Trump's sweeping election victory. The Republican Party has also won unified power in Washington, D.C., grabbing majorities in both the Senate and the House. Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California joins "America Decides" to discuss where his party went wrong.
Shock after Trump picks Gaetz to lead DOJ
President-elect Donald Trump continued to build his incoming administration on Wednesday, announcing a surprise pick of Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida for attorney general. CBS News' Fin Gómez, Ed O'Keefe and Scott MacFarlane have more on how lawmakers are reacting.
Which Trump picks could see confirmation woes?
Several of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks have generated controversy. CBS News political director Fin Gómez examines who could face the most trouble in the confirmation process.
Trump to nominate Gaetz as attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump's transition team has announced his pick for attorney general: Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida. In a statement, the Trump team said Gaetz is "a champion for the constitution and the rule of law." CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Republicans seek aid after voting against it
Several Florida Republicans are now demanding more funds to boost recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but they have previously voted against measures providing disaster relief. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Matt Gaetz wins Florida primary
Rep. Matt Gaetz beat his opponent, former Navy pilot Aaron Dimmock, in their Florida Republican primary Tuesday. Dimmock was backed by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who was ousted after a Gaetz-led effort. CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede has more.
Gaetz, Scott win primaries in Florida
Rep. Matt Gaetz, who led the effort to oust former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, beat his primary challenger Aaron Dimmock in Florida Tuesday. Sen. Rick Scott, a former Florida governor, also won his primary. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Gaetz projected to defeat primary challenger backed by McCarthy revenge tour
Rep. Matt Gaetz led the effort to oust Kevin McCarthy from the speakership.
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