Gaetz says he won't return to Congress
Former U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz said he will not return to Congress next year, according to an interview aired on Friday, a day after President-elect Donald Trump's initial nominee to lead the Department of Justice withdrew amid sex and drug allegations. "I'm still going to be in the fight but it's going to be a from a new perch. I do not intend to join the 119th Congress," Gaetz, a Florida Republican who had won another term in Congress, said in an interview with right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.
Former U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz said he will not return to Congress next year, according to an interview aired on Friday, a day after President-elect Donald Trump's initial nominee to lead the Department of Justice withdrew amid sex and drug allegations. "I'm still going to be in the fight but it's going to be a from a new perch. I do not intend to join the 119th Congress," Gaetz, a Florida Republican who had won another term in Congress, said in an interview with right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.
5 things to know about Pam Bondi
Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump's second choice for attorney general, has had a few political issues of her own.
Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump's second choice for attorney general, has had a few political issues of her own.
Trump Hush Money sentencing postponed indefinitely
A New York judge on Friday granted Donald Trump permission to seek dismissal of his hush money criminal case, in which he was found guilty earlier this year, in light of his victory in the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election. Trump, had been scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 26. But prosecutors with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office earlier this week asked New York State Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan to consider deferring all proceedings in the case until after Trump finishes his four-year presidential term that begins on Jan. 20.
A New York judge on Friday granted Donald Trump permission to seek dismissal of his hush money criminal case, in which he was found guilty earlier this year, in light of his victory in the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election. Trump, had been scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 26. But prosecutors with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office earlier this week asked New York State Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan to consider deferring all proceedings in the case until after Trump finishes his four-year presidential term that begins on Jan. 20.
Tips for incoming members of Congress
Thousands of newly elected lawmakers across the country are preparing to take office. Karen Keiser, Washington State Senator, joined LiveNOW from FOX with tips for the incoming members.
Thousands of newly elected lawmakers across the country are preparing to take office. Karen Keiser, Washington State Senator, joined LiveNOW from FOX with tips for the incoming members.
What to know about Pam Bondi
Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, was chosen Thursday by Donald Trump to serve as U.S. attorney general hours after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew from consideration after a federal sex trafficking investigation and ethics probe made his ability to be confirmed dubious. Rick Mullaney with Jacksonville University joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss.
Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, was chosen Thursday by Donald Trump to serve as U.S. attorney general hours after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew from consideration after a federal sex trafficking investigation and ethics probe made his ability to be confirmed dubious. Rick Mullaney with Jacksonville University joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss.
Trump nominates Pam Bondi for attorney general
President-Elect Donald Trump has chosen Pam Bondi for Attorney General. This comes as his first choice Matt Gaetz withdrew from the nomination following trafficking allegations that included minors. Political Analyst and Historian Rich Rubino weighs in.
President-Elect Donald Trump has chosen Pam Bondi for Attorney General. This comes as his first choice Matt Gaetz withdrew from the nomination following trafficking allegations that included minors. Political Analyst and Historian Rich Rubino weighs in.
Trump picks Pam Bondi as AG after Gaetz withdraws
LiveNOW's Austin Westfall tracks Trump's latest cabinet picks and discusses Matt Gaetz's withdrawal with political analyst Brian Sobel.
LiveNOW's Austin Westfall tracks Trump's latest cabinet picks and discusses Matt Gaetz's withdrawal with political analyst Brian Sobel.
What to know about Linda McMahon
LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses President-elect Trump's pick Linda McMahon and her background with Arman Jaffer, CEO and founder of Brisk Teaching.
LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses President-elect Trump's pick Linda McMahon and her background with Arman Jaffer, CEO and founder of Brisk Teaching.
Casey concedes to McCormick in PA Senate race
Pennsylvania Democrat Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday announced he has conceded the race to Republican candidate Dave McCormick, putting an end to a lengthy automatic recount in the Keystone State more than two weeks after Election Day.
Pennsylvania Democrat Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday announced he has conceded the race to Republican candidate Dave McCormick, putting an end to a lengthy automatic recount in the Keystone State more than two weeks after Election Day.
What will former Rep. Matt Gaetz do now?
Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as Donald Trump?s pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation. Florida Politics reporter AG Gancarski joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss.
Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as Donald Trump?s pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation. Florida Politics reporter AG Gancarski joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss.
Trump picks former FL AG Pam Bondi to replace Gaetz
President-elect Donald Trump decided to nominate former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi after Matt Gaetz announced he was withdrawing his name from AG consideration. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discusses it further with Politico reporter Mia McCarthy.
President-elect Donald Trump decided to nominate former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi after Matt Gaetz announced he was withdrawing his name from AG consideration. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discusses it further with Politico reporter Mia McCarthy.
Trump to nominate Pam Bondi for attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump's nomination for attorney general comes after Matt Gaetz was withdrawn from consideration following a meeting with senators on Wednesday.
President-elect Donald Trump's nomination for attorney general comes after Matt Gaetz was withdrawn from consideration following a meeting with senators on Wednesday.
Trump’s Cabinet, White House staff picks: Who’s been nominated so far
President-elect Donald Trump is filling key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on people who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign.
President-elect Donald Trump is filling key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on people who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign.
Gaetz withdraws from consideration for AG
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump?s controversial pick for U.S. attorney general, has withdrawn from consideration for the job after meeting with senators Wednesday.
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump?s controversial pick for U.S. attorney general, has withdrawn from consideration for the job after meeting with senators Wednesday.
‘God Bless the USA’ charts again after Trump’s win
Lee Greenwood confirmed he would be performing “God Bless the USA" during President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in January 2025.
Lee Greenwood confirmed he would be performing “God Bless the USA" during President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in January 2025.
Who will Trump pick for attorney general after Gaetz’s withdrawal?
Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal as Trump’s attorney general pick has sparked speculation about who will now lead the Department of Justice.
Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal as Trump’s attorney general pick has sparked speculation about who will now lead the Department of Justice.
Matt Gaetz withdraws from attorney general consideration
Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick for attorney general, has withdrawn from consideration for the job after meeting with senators Wednesday.
Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick for attorney general, has withdrawn from consideration for the job after meeting with senators Wednesday.
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi reportedly flee US amid Trump victory
Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi sold their multi-million dollar home in Montecito, California, in August.
Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi sold their multi-million dollar home in Montecito, California, in August.
Matt Gaetz withdraws bid for Attorney General
Matt Gaetz, the former Florida representative and Trump nominee for Attorney General, announced Thursday that he is withdrawing as Trump's pick for the top prosecutor, citing what he described as the "distraction" his nomination had caused due to a swirl of allegations about paying underage women for sex. LiveNOW from FOX host Mike Pache spoke to political expert and professor at the University of Central Florida, Larry Walker on the latest.
Matt Gaetz, the former Florida representative and Trump nominee for Attorney General, announced Thursday that he is withdrawing as Trump's pick for the top prosecutor, citing what he described as the "distraction" his nomination had caused due to a swirl of allegations about paying underage women for sex. LiveNOW from FOX host Mike Pache spoke to political expert and professor at the University of Central Florida, Larry Walker on the latest.
Matt Gaetz withdraws nom for attorney general
Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as President-elect Donald Trump?s pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation. The Florida Republican made the announcement Thursday.
Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as President-elect Donald Trump?s pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation. The Florida Republican made the announcement Thursday.