November 19, 20240 Comments

Attorney details allegations against Trump attorney general-pick Matt Gaetz

Attorney details allegations against Trump attorney general-pick Matt Gaetz – CBS News Watch CBS News A lawyer for two women who have accused Matt Gaetz of sexual misconduct is laying out the details of his clients’ allegations, saying they told a House committee they were paid to have sex with Gaetz. Gaetz has denied all wrongdoing and called the committee’s investigation a “smear.” CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi has

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November 19, 20240 Comments

California Gov. Newsom defers clemency decision as incoming LA County district attorney reviews Menendez brothers case

Gov. Newsom defers clemency decision on Menendez Brothers case Gov. Newsom defers clemency decision on Menendez Brothers case 00:26 California Gov. Gavin Newsom will defer his decision on the Menendez brothers’ clemency petition to allow for incoming Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman to review the case, his office announced Monday. “The Governor respects the role of the District Attorney in ensuring justice is served and recognizes that voters

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November 13, 20240 Comments

Trump picks Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general

 Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., is seen outside the U.S. Capitol after the last votes before the August recess on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday said he will nominate Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as U.S. attorney general. Trump wrote on Truth Social that Gaetz “has distinguished himself in Congress through his focus on achieving

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