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Matt Gaetz withdraws attorney general bid amid misconduct allegations

November 22, 2024, 6:25 am

The decision to step aside Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., has withdrawn from consideration for the role of attorney general in President-elect Donald Trump’s administration....

Nikki Haley criticizes Trump’s cabinet picks, calls Tulsi Gabbard a ‘Russian sympathizer’

November 22, 2024, 6:25 am

Off the hook? Sentencing hearing in Trump’s hush money trial put on hold as judge considers immunity

November 19, 2024, 10:49 am

Katie Couric criticizes Kamala Harris for evasive interview responses

November 19, 2024, 10:17 am

Joe Scarborough defends Trump meeting, highlights disconnect between social media and public sentiment

November 19, 2024, 10:12 am

Nuke fears grow: Putin updates nuclear doctrine, warns U.S. over escalation

November 21, 2024, 5:06 am

Sex on air hockey table, drug orgies, prostitutes: A.G. nominee Matt Gaetz faces explosive new allegations

November 20, 2024, 7:22 am

What Americans really think of Trump’s MAGA picks–and it is not RFK Jr. who is the least popular

November 21, 2024, 5:05 am

Biden’s Amazon visit sparks viral memes, but the reality is less dramatic

November 18, 2024, 11:42 am

It will start on day one: Trump confirms plan to deploy military for mass deportation of illegal migrants

November 21, 2024, 5:05 am

NEWS OF THE DAY

Matt Gaetz withdraws attorney general bid amid misconduct allegations

November 22, 2024, 6:25 am

The decision to step aside Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., has withdrawn from consideration for the role of attorney general in President-elect Donald Trump’s administration....

Nikki Haley criticizes Trump’s cabinet picks, calls Tulsi Gabbard a ‘Russian sympathizer’

November 22, 2024, 6:25 am

Off the hook? Sentencing hearing in Trump’s hush money trial put on hold as judge considers immunity

November 19, 2024, 10:49 am

Katie Couric criticizes Kamala Harris for evasive interview responses

November 19, 2024, 10:17 am

Joe Scarborough defends Trump meeting, highlights disconnect between social media and public sentiment

November 19, 2024, 10:12 am

Nuke fears grow: Putin updates nuclear doctrine, warns U.S. over escalation

November 21, 2024, 5:06 am

Sex on air hockey table, drug orgies, prostitutes: A.G. nominee Matt Gaetz faces explosive new allegations

November 20, 2024, 7:22 am

What Americans really think of Trump’s MAGA picks–and it is not RFK Jr. who is the least popular

November 21, 2024, 5:05 am

Biden’s Amazon visit sparks viral memes, but the reality is less dramatic

November 18, 2024, 11:42 am

It will start on day one: Trump confirms plan to deploy military for mass deportation of illegal migrants

November 21, 2024, 5:05 am

Jared Kushner will be the key player in Trump’s Middle East strategy despite no formal role–report

November 19, 2024, 5:37 am

Make America healthy again? RFK Jr. poses with Big Mac on Trump plane amid push for public health reform

November 19, 2024, 5:37 am

Scandal grows: Defense pick Pete Hegseth paid accuser in 2017 sexual assault allegation

November 18, 2024, 6:53 am

‘Drill, baby, drill’: Trump names fracking advocate Chris Wright as Energy Secretary in push for U.S. energy dominance

November 18, 2024, 6:53 am

New bombshell: Woman told House ethics committee she saw Gaetz have sex with minor

November 17, 2024, 7:44 am

Shaky nomination: Trump’s Defense pick Pete Hegseth faces renewed scrutiny over 2017 sexual assault allegation

November 17, 2024, 7:44 am

“Well, America, I hope you like measles”: CNN’s Jake Tapper reacts to RFK Jr. picked for top health position

November 16, 2024, 7:08 am

Bombshell: Woman’s testimony claiming Matt Gaetz had sex with her when she was 17 revealed–nomination remains explosive

November 16, 2024, 7:08 am

Next bombshell appointment: Trump nominates RFK Jr. as health secretary, stirring controversy over anti-vaccine stance

November 15, 2024, 7:01 am

No joke: The Onion acquires Infowars in court-ordered deal

November 14, 2024, 10:46 am

Disney faces backlash over Snow White star Rachel Zegler’s comments about Trump voters

November 14, 2024, 10:28 am

Trump’s Attorney General pick sparks controversy: Gaetz nomination faces uphill battle amid ethics Probe

November 14, 2024, 10:42 am

President-Elect talks ‘smooth Transition’ with Biden in the Oval Office–meets Congress Republicans

November 14, 2024, 10:40 am

What happens to Trump’s criminal conviction? Here are a few ways it could go–as Jack Smith plans exit

November 14, 2024, 10:44 am

‘Little Marco’ no more: Trump set to nominate Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, signaling tough foreign policy stance

November 14, 2024, 10:44 am

Southern White House: Trump’s Mar-a-Lago buzzes with high-profile visitors and transition planning as Musk moves in

November 13, 2024, 5:32 am

Elon Musk’s influence grows in Trump’s inner circle–from growing family ties to political power plays

November 13, 2024, 5:32 am

Ex-Harris aide urges Biden to step down, paving way for ‘historic’ Harris presidency before Trump inauguration

November 13, 2024, 5:34 am

Trump demands recess appointment support in GOP leadership race, Musk backs move to fast-track key roles

November 12, 2024, 6:28 am

Elise Stefanik named Trump’s UN ambassador, pledges ‘America First’ leadership on world stage

November 12, 2024, 6:28 am

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Judge postpones Trump hush money sentencing to determine the future direction of the case.

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President Biden hosts the Boston Celtics, 2024 NBA champions, at the White House

NBA @USLive - November 21, 2024, 4:14 pm

Trump announces intention to nominate ex-Florida AG Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal.

All 50 US States @USLive - November 21, 2024, 3:35 pm

Democrats reach agreement to increase Biden judge confirmations prior to Congress’s recess.

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McConnell to lead defense spending subcommittee while gearing up to resign as GOP leader

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North Carolina election official requests senator to retract statement regarding ballot tampering

Elections @USLive - November 21, 2024, 2:56 pm

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Family awarded $4 million over the 2021 in-custody death of a Phoenix resident

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New York building manager faces charges for embezzling $350,000 from a centenarian.

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Trump vows once more to unveil the final JFK documents, yet analysts warn of unlikely major discoveries.

International Crisis @USLive - November 21, 2024, 12:34 pm

Republicans unite behind Hegseth, Trump’s nominee for Pentagon, as Gaetz steps aside for attorney general race.

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Multiple members of Trump’s Cabinet, along with Trump, face allegations of sexual misconduct.

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Pathologist challenges conclusion that Marine veteran’s chokehold led to subway passenger’s death.

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Breaking News: Matt Gaetz pulls out of the running for attorney general under Trump.

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Brian Kemp of Georgia chosen to head the Republican Governors Association

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Gaetz steps back from nomination as Trump’s attorney general choice

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