Senate Judiciary Republican ‘absolutely’ wants to see Ethics report on Gaetz
Republican Sen. John Cornyn (Texas), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said he “absolutely” wants to see the House Ethics Committee’s report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) after his nomination for attorney general.
Matt Gaetz ethics report threatens to derail Senate confirmation
Senate Republicans are warning that the controversial nominee is unlikely to sail through their GOP-controlled chamber next year without a House ethics report.
Republican senators say Matt Gaetz has ‘steep’ climb to nomination
Republican senators signaled Thursday that they plan to closely scrutinize allegations of wrongdoing dogging Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department.
What Republicans Are Saying About Matt Gaetz's Nomination for Attorney General
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general is being met with a variety of reactions from Republicans, including cautious reservation, praise and pointed criticism
Democrats, GOP clash over release of Matt Gaetz ethics investigation
Democrats called for the House Ethics Committee to "preserve and share" findings from its investigation into Trump's AG nominee Rep. Matt Gaetz.
Pressure mounts for release of Matt Gaetz congressional ethics report
By Sarah N. Lynch, Andrew Goudsward and David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, faced growing scrutiny from his fellow congressional Republicans on Thursday,
Senators want to see ethics probe into Matt Gaetz before voting to confirm him as AG
Republican senators want details of the Ethics Committee investigation into Matt Gaetz after Trump selected him to run the Justice Department as attorney general.
Top Senators Call For Release Of Gaetz Ethics Report
Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) called Thursday for the House Ethics Committee to release the results of its investigation into former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz’s conduct ahead of Senate considerations of President-elect Donald Trump’s planned nomination of Gaetz as attorney general.
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Cruz declines to back Gaetz before Senate holds confirmation hearing
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) joined a growing group of Republicans in the upper chamber refusing to pledge support for former Rep.
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Gaetz Nomination Seen as Doomed by Some Senate Republicans
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Secret vote for Senate leader shows Washington isn't completely 'Trump-ified': columnist
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