Matt Gaetz News & Breaking Stories

Lawyers deliver closing arguments in criminal trial against Trump for concealing payments. Jury to decide historic verdict. Defense denies wrongdoing.

Ousted GOP speaker Kevin McCarthy hints at Matt Gaetz's involvement in ethics complaint regarding alleged relationship with a minor.

House Republicans block potential extension to FISA, sparking debate on national security vs privacy. Former President Trump urges against renewal.

Former deputy whip Mr Johnson won 220 votes after House Republicans backed him, becoming Speaker after Emmer dropped out. Viral news.

Super Bowl 58 featured Andra Day singing the black national anthem, sparking controversy online with many slamming the NFL's decision.

"House Ethics Committee probe of Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz widens with ABC News reporting "multiple new witnesses" in investigation."

Former GOP congressman George Santos was interviewed by satirical host Ziwe, where he asked to be paid and made controversial comments.

Gaetz files ethics complaint against McCarthy for assault. McCarthy denies allegations. Burchett says it was accidental. Chaos in Republican Party.

Republicans elect Rep. Mike Johnson as House speaker, ending weeks of political chaos and ready to get to work.

Growing opposition to Rep. Jim Jordan's bid for Speaker of the House has sparked calls to empower Rep. Patrick McHenry with new powers to get the House operational again. McHenry, who currently oversees the chamber as Speaker Pro Tempore, would be faced with challenges such as government spending fights and ongoing cryptocurrency efforts. The idea has gained support from prominent conservative figures, including three former GOP House speakers, and Democrats have also expressed support for expanding McHenry's authorities. However, the proposal faces challenges from Jordan and his allies, and the extent and duration of McHenry's powers are still up for debate.

Former Hamas leader Khaled Mashal urges Muslims worldwide to support Palestine on "Day of Jihad." US increases security measures.

Israel vows to maintain its siege on Gaza until hostages are released, causing a growing humanitarian crisis in the region.

House Republicans have nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker, but deep divisions within the party have delayed the election process. Scalise narrowly beat Rep. Jim Jordan in a private ballot, but it remains uncertain whether lawmakers who supported Jordan will back Scalise in a full House vote. The GOP majority is divided, and Democrats are expected to oppose the Republican nominee.

Republicans struggle to unite and elect Rep. Steve Scalise as the next House speaker following the removal of Rep. Kevin McCarthy.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise could be in line for the top job in Congress's lower chamber after Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted.

Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz has offered Democrats subpoena power in the impeachment inquiry into President Biden in exchange for support to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Gaetz has been leading the charge to replace McCarthy as speaker and has been courting Democrats for weeks.

Former President Donald Trump's campaign is shifting its focus from the second Republican debate to Michigan and the general election.

US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces threats from the far right despite launching a formal probe of President Joe Biden.

A package of three appropriations bills cleared a procedural hurdle in the Senate on Tuesday as the possibility of a government shutdown loomed on the horizon.

House Republicans are calling for an emergency hearing after the DOJ asked Hunter Biden's business partner, Devon Archer, to surrender to prison. Archer was scheduled to testify to Congress on the Biden family's foreign business dealings.