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Trump makes return to White House; announces Gaetz as AG pick
President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump met for nearly two hours in the Oval Office on Wednesday, as Trump announced more cabinet picks, including Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general.
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November 14, 2024 at 2:07 AM
House Republicans react to Gaetz pick as attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general, he posted on his social media platform Wednesday afternoon.
November 14, 2024 at 2:07 AM
November 14, 2024 at 1:41 AM
Justice Department officials react to Trump picking Matt Gaetz for attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump's pick of Rep. Matt Gaetz as his future attorney general has sent shockwaves through the Justice Department.
November 14, 2024 at 1:41 AM
November 13, 2024 at 9:44 PM
Trump picks Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Rep. Matt Gaetz to be his attorney general, he posted on his social media platform Wednesday afternoon.
November 13, 2024 at 9:44 PM
1 month ago
Ethics Committee subpoenas documents from lawsuit brought by Gaetz's friend: Sources
As part of its probe of Rep. Matt Gaetz, a House panel has subpoenaed documents from a civil suit brought by a friend of Gaetz against several third parties, sources say.
1 month ago
3 months ago
Gaetz wins House primary after McCarthy-allied group spends millions on challenger
Matt Gaetz wins House primary after McCarthy-allied group spends millions boosting challenger.
3 months ago
5 months ago
House Ethics Committee probes Rep. Matt Gaetz's alleged sexual misconduct
ABC News investigative reporter Olivia Rubin discusses new details about the House Ethics Committee's investigation into Republican congressman Matt Gaetz.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Witness tells House Ethics Committee that Gaetz paid her for sex: Sources
The committee has interviewed at least half a dozen women who were witnesses in a DOJ sex trafficking probe.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Witness tells House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid her for sex: Sources
The committee has interviewed at least half a dozen women who were witnesses in the DOJ case.
5 months ago
5 months ago
New details on House ethics probe of Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz
The House ethics committee is continuing to probe allegations that Gaetz "engaged in sexual misconduct and illicit drug use" and that he "sought to obstruct government investigations of his conduct."
5 months ago
5 months ago
AG Garland spars with Congressman Matt Gaetz
Attorney General Merrick Garland says that Republican members of the committee are attacking him and the Justice Department for political reasons.
5 months ago
7 months ago
Matt Gaetz attended 2017 party where minor and drugs were present, statement claims
The House Ethics Committee is questioning witnesses about allegations that Rep. Matt Gaetz used illicit drugs as a member of Congress, multiple sources tell ABC News.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Gaetz's deposition in civil defamation case moved to June: Sources
Rep. Matt Gaetz's deposition in a civil defamation case brought by a longtime friend has been moved to June after initially being set for April 5, sources tell ABC News.
7 months ago
8 months ago
Gaetz subpoenaed in defamation suit by woman he allegedly had sex with as minor
Rep. Matt Gaetz has been served a subpoena to sit for a deposition in a civil lawsuit that involves allegations he had sex with a 17-year old-girl, sources tell ABC News.
8 months ago
8 months ago
Matt Gaetz subpoenaed in defamation suit by woman he allegedly had sex with as minor
The Florida congressman could be asked under oath about the allegations involving an underage woman.
8 months ago
9 months ago
House Ethics Committee issues subpoena for testimony of Matt Gaetz's ex-girlfriend
The House Ethics Committee has issued a subpoena for the testimony of a former girlfriend of Rep. Matt Gaetz as part of an ongoing investigation.
9 months ago
9 months ago
Ex-Matt Gaetz associate cooperating in House Ethics investigation: Sources
Joel Greenberg, a one-time close friend of Rep. Matt Gaetz, is cooperating with the House Ethics Committee probe into the Florida congressman, sources tell ABC News.
9 months ago
9 months ago
House Ethics Committee contacts Gaetz's ex as part of ongoing investigation: Source
The House Ethics Committee has reached out to a former girlfriend of Rep. Matt Gaetz seeking an interview amid the committee's ongoing investigation, a source said.
9 months ago
10 months ago
House investigators probing Rep. Matt Gaetz contact ex-associate: Sources
House investigators probing Rep. Matt Gaetz have reached out to Joel Greenberg, a one-time close friend of Gaetz who pleaded guilty to federal charges, sources say.
10 months ago
1 year ago
Who is Matt Gaetz, the Republican who toppled a speaker?
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., succeeded Tuesday where no Republican has before: He nearly single handedly ousted a sitting House speaker.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Rep. Matt Gaetz gives remarks after House votes to remove McCarthy as speaker
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz delivers his remarks after the historic removal of Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Matt Gaetz moves to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker, setting up dramatic vote
Matt Gaetz has introduced a motion to remove Kevin McCarthy from the House speakership, setting up a dramatic vote over the future of the chamber's Republican majority
1 year ago
1 year ago
Rep. Matt Gaetz vows to force vote to unseat McCarthy as House Speaker
Hard-line Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz on Monday continued to tease introducing a motion to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy over his moves to avert a government shutdown.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Rep. Matt Gaetz threatens to introduce motion to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
ABCNL’s Jay O’Brien breaks down Republican infighting over House Speaker
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2 years ago
Woman arrested for allegedly throwing wine at Matt Gaetz
Florida woman arrested for throwing wine at Matt Gaetz
2 years ago
2 years ago
DOJ to drop charges against Gaetz: Attorneys
Lawyers for U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., said the Justice Department ended its investigation into a sex trafficking case.
2 years ago
2 years ago
DOJ won't charge Gaetz in sex-trafficking probe
The DOJ has informed lawyers representing witnesses that it will not bring charges against Rep. Matt Gaetz after a sex-trafficking probe into the Florida congressman.
2 years ago
3 years ago
Defense secretary, Rep. Matt Gaetz argue over military capability
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin had a fiery exchange with Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., at a House Armed Services budget hearing.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Gaetz's fundraising dips as sex trafficking investigation intensifies
As the probe into possible sex trafficking allegations against Rep. Matt Gaetz continues, new financial filings show his campaign's fundraising has been dwindling.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Possible witness in sex trafficking probe involving Gaetz takes plea
Possible witness in sex trafficking probe involving Matt Gaetz takes plea.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Gaetz's ex-girlfriend spotted entering courthouse where grand jury is meeting
Rep. Matt Gaetz's ex-girlfriend was seen entering a courthouse where sources say a grand jury is conducting a sex trafficking investigation involving the congressman.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Ex-Gaetz associate agrees to pay county nearly $2M in restitution
Former tax collector Joel Greenberg, a one-time associate of Rep. Matt Gaetz, has reached an agreement to pay back Seminole County over $1.8 million in restitution.
3 years ago
3 years ago
DOJ adds 2 top prosecutors to Matt Gaetz investigation, sources say
Two top DOJ prosecutors were added several months ago to the ongoing federal probe examining sex trafficking allegations against Rep. Matt Gaetz, two sources said.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Judge agrees to delay sentencing of former Gaetz associate as cooperation continues
A judge has agreed to delay the sentencing of former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg as Greenberg cooperates with the probe into Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Gaetz associate providing feds intel as probe into congressman continues: Sources
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's one-time wingman has been steadily providing investigators with potential evidence that could implicate Gaetz in a federal probe, sources say.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Rep. Matt Gaetz paying former Epstein lawyer amid sex trafficking investigation
A new campaign finance report shows how the Florida congressman is spending funds he raised amid the scandal.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Gaetz campaign paying former Epstein lawyer amid sex trafficking investigation
As Rep. Matt Gaetz faces a probe into alleged sex trafficking, a campaign disclosure shows how the congressman is spending the funds that he's raised amid the scandal.
3 years ago
3 years ago
As Gaetz investigation ramps up, feds probe into Central Florida: Sources
The federal probe into sex trafficking allegations involving GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz has engulfed the tight-knit Central Florida political scene, sources tell ABC News.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Former ally of Rep. Matt Gaetz pleads guilty to federal sex trafficking crimes
Former federal prosecutor Robert Mintz explains how the development could bring further scrutiny to the GOP Florida congressman.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Gaetz ally pleads guilty to sex trafficking charges
A former associate of Rep. Matt Gaetz, Joel Greenberg, pleaded guilty to six of the nearly three dozen charges he faced. He admitted he paid at least one underage girl to have sex with him and others.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Rep. Matt Gaetz associate to plead guilty in sex trafficking case
Joel Greenberg is expected to plead guilty to six federal crimes, including sex trafficking a minor. As part of his plea deal, Greenberg has agreed to cooperate with federal investigators.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Associate of Matt Gaetz expected to plead guilty to multiple charges
Joel Greenberg, a former tax collector, is set to plead guilty to six federal crimes including sex trafficking of a minor.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Associate of Congressman Matt Gaetz expected to plead guilty in federal court
Joel Greenberg, a former Florida county tax collector and close friend of Gaetz, is set to plead guilty to six federal crimes, including sex trafficking of a minor.
3 years ago
4 years ago
Gaetz ally expected to plead guilty, cooperate with feds in sex-trafficking probe
A one-time close ally of Rep. Matt Gaetz will plead guilty to multiple federal crimes including sex trafficking of a minor and has agreed to cooperate with investigators.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Matt Gaetz rejects calls to resign
The embattled Florida congressman maintains his innocence after allegations of sexual misconduct, illicit drug use and sex trafficking.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Matt Gaetz makes public appearance at Trump's club in Doral, Florida
It is the Florida congressman's first public appearance since it was revealed that he's under a federal investigation for alleged sex trafficking.
4 years ago
4 years ago
House Ethics Committee opens investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz
The House Ethics Committee said Friday it would open a bipartisan investigation into the wide-ranging allegations against Rep. Matt Gaetz.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Associate of Matt Gaetz could cooperate with probe as part of plea deal: Prosecutors
An associate of Rep. Matt Gaetz who is currently facing sex charges is considering a plea deal that could involve him cooperating with the Gaetz probe, prosecutors said.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Gaetz, under investigation for sex allegations, sought pardon from Trump: Sources
During the final weeks of the Trump administration, Rep. Matt Gaetz asked the White House for a blanket presidential pardon that ultimately was not granted, say sources.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Gaetz reportedly pressured Trump for 'blanket pardon'
The embattled Florida congressman, who is facing a federal investigation for sex allegations, reportedly asked the Trump White House for a blanket presidential pardon.
4 years ago