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Republican Skepticism Grows Over Matt Gaetz's Attorney General Nomination

Republican senators express doubts about Matt Gaetz’s nomination following ethical inquiries into his conduct, complicating his path to confirmation as Attorney General.

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Epoch Times

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NPR

Key Senate Democrats turn the screws on GOP over Matt Gaetz report

Newsweek

Senate will block Trump’s nomination of Matt Gaetz as attorney general, ex-Speaker Kevin McCarthy says

Los Angeles Times

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Gaetz Ethics Report Could Hinder Senate Confirmation

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MSNBC

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FOX News

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USA TODAY

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The Independent

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PBS NewsHour

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House Ethics Committee was set to vote to release critical report on Matt Gaetz

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USA TODAY

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New York Magazine

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TIME Magazine

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Epoch Times

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BBC News

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Epoch Times

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USA TODAY

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Fortune

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New York Post

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The Independent

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NBC News

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The Independent

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The Economist

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MSNBC

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TIME Magazine

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Breitbart News

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CNN

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Daily Caller

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The Independent

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The Independent

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USA TODAY

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Newsmax

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Newsmax

NY Democrat: Hegseth not a ‘serious person’ or ‘serious pick’

The Hill

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Daily Caller

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New York Post

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Sen. Warren's Critique of Trump's Defense Pick Draws Ire

Newsmax

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CNN

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Al Jazeera

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Western Journal

Trump’s defense choice, a Fox News host, stuns the Pentagon

Military Times

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Overview

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Matt Gaetz's nomination as Attorney General by President-elect Trump faces strong scrutiny from GOP senators. Concerns center on ongoing House Ethics investigations, his controversial history, and lack of experience. Many Republican lawmakers demand access to the Ethics Committee's findings as they deliberate Gaetz's qualifications. His resignation from Congress may impact the potential release of adverse reports against him. Several GOP members signal hurdles to a confirmation due to his past actions and associations, while Democrats call for transparency in the vetting process.

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