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Gaetz, Trump and American Democracy

The Hill on MSN · 16h

Senate Democrat: Gaetz nomination ‘red alert moment for American Democracy’

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) sounded the alarm Wednesday after President-elect Trump tapped former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to serve as his attorney general, calling the move a “red alert.” “Listen, Matt Gaetz is dangerously unqualified.

Mediaite on MSN · 1d

‘A Red Alert Moment for American Democracy’: Senator Sounds Alarm Over Trump Nominating Matt Gaetz for AG

Sen. Chris Murphy sounded the alarm over Trump's nomination of Rep. Matt Gaetz as his AG, saying it will be a red alert moment for American Democracy.

Axios Sneak Peek on MSN · 1d

Trump dares Senate Republicans with Gaetz nomination

The nomination of MAGA fire-breather Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general has put soon-to-be Senate Majority Leader John Thune on the hot seat. Why it matters: President-elect Trump is daring Senate Republicans to defy him,

Senate Republicans to elect new leader

The Courier-Journal · 12h

'Ready to get to work': McConnell reacts to Thune's election as Senate majority leader

Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell announced he would step down from his leadership post earlier this year, ending his historic run.

John Thune Will Be Senate’s New Republican Leader, Replacing Mitch McConnell

The mild-mannered South Dakotan and top McConnell ally recently made efforts to patch up his relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.

ABC News on MSN · 1d

Who are the Republican senators vying to be the next leader

Senate Republicans return to Washington on Tuesday for the first time since they secured the Senate majority to determine who will be the new party leader in the chamber.

The New Republic on MSN8hOpinion

How Trump Could Steamroll Congress—and His Own Party—on Matt Gaetz

As attorney general, Gaetz will be fully empowered to carry out Trump’s—and his own—incindiary mandate, litigating culture ...

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Senate confronted with controversial Matt Gaetz confirmation

President-elect Donald Trump rocked the Republican-controlled Senate this week with a string of unorthodox Cabinet picks.

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5 takeaways: Why Trump wants to use 'recess appointments' to bypass Senate approval

President-elect Donald Trump wants the Senate to bypass approval for his Cabinet choices. How is that possible? We'll explain ...

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NC’s Thom Tillis says Senate will vet Matt Gaetz for AG, but won’t commit his vote

President-elect Donald Trump shocked members of Congress by nominating former Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general. Sen. Thom ...

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California Senate leader calls union ‘morally bankrupt’ for opposing Fullerton’s Josh Newman

In a remarkable situation, Democrats have harsh words against a union for attacking the Democratic senator in a close race.

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Explainer: Expect to hear the F-word a lot in the US Senate next year

Republican majorities in both chambers of the U.S. Congress will give Donald Trump the power to achieve many of his goals ...

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Trump is already testing Congress and daring Republicans to oppose him

After a resounding election victory, President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans say they have a “mandate” to govern.

ACLU Urges Senate to Oppose Bill That Will Threaten Political Speech on College Campuses

WASHINGTON – The American Civil Liberties Union sent a letter to the Senate today strongly urging them to continue to block S ...

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Bill restricting school bathroom use by transgender students passes Ohio Senate, awaits governor’s signature

The Ohio Senate on Wednesday greenlit a bill that would ban transgender students from using locker rooms and bathrooms ...

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Trump's nominee for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, draws controversy and surprise

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, was under criminal investigation before he resigned ...

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