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Amid Mounting Controversy and Opposition, Matt Gaetz Withdraws Bid for Attorney General
By Allan Lengel As days passed, and the controversy and opposition seemed to mount, it became evident former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz had little choice but to do what he did Thursday — withdraw his bid for Attorney General. “While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction…
Trump Weighs Secret Service Leadership Options Amid Calls for Agency Overhaul
Donald Trump is considering several candidates to lead the U.S. Secret Service, including a right-wing media personality and current and former members of his Secret Service detail, following the agency’s failure to prevent two alleged assassination attempts on him this summer.
Florida Man Charged in Bomb Plot Targeting New York Stock Exchange
A Florida man has been arrested and charged in connection with a plot to “reboot” the U.S. government by planting a bomb at the New York Stock Exchange and detonating it remotely.
Cannabis Advocates Challenge DEA’s Role in Historic Marijuana Policy Shift
As the federal government considers easing restrictions on marijuana, the DEA faces a legal challenge from cannabis-reform advocates who accuse it of improperly influencing a key court hearing.
VP-Elect J.D. Vance Reveals Interviews for New FBI Director
The Trump administration appears to be exploring options for a new FBI director, as Vice President-elect J.D. Vance indicated in a now-deleted social media post on Tuesday.
Stejskal: Donald Trump Shows He’s Above the Law
The authors of the Constitution wanted to form a strong central government. But having successfully revolted against a monarchy, they wanted to put limits on the power of the government.
Attorney Alleges Matt Gaetz Paid Women for Sex, Witnessed Having Sex with Minor
An attorney representing two women who testified before the House Ethics Committee has alleged that former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid both of his adult clients for sex and was seen engaging in sexual activity with a minor.
Ex-FBI Agent Warns Trump Loyalist Kash Patel Could ‘Massively Damage’FBI
Former FBI Special Agent Daniel Brunner issued a stark warning about the potential appointment of Kash Patel as FBI director, should President-elect Donald Trump choose the loyalist and former Trump administration aide for the role.