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Attorney General nominee Matt Gaetz facing backlash from Congress

Nation World

Republicans on the House Ethics Committee reject releasing report on Matt Gaetz

Gaetz met for hours behind closed doors Wednesday with Republican senators who have questions about the sexual misconduct and other allegations against him.
Climate Science

Court declares Gov. Youngkin's attempt to withdraw Virginia from RGGI is 'unlawful'

The 27th Judicial Circuit of VA affirmed that deciding to withdraw Virginia from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative can only be decided by the General Assembly.
Elections

Special election scheduled for Jan. 7, 2025, to fill vacant Virginia Senate seat

Election season isn't over for everyone just yet.
National Politics

'The exact same lies' | Former Georgia election workers ask judge to hold Rudy Giuliani in contempt for repeating false claims

Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss won a $148 million defamation judgment against Giuliani last year over his false claims that they tampered with votes in 2020.
Nation World

President Biden turns 82: Who are the oldest US presidents?

Biden was the oldest president sworn into office in 2021. But president-elect Trump will eclipse that record by a few months at his Inauguration in January.
Politics

All about Linda McMahon, Trump’s pick for Education secretary

From wrestling to politics, here's a look at the new pick for Education secretary.
Nation World

Trump's casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferred

Choosing TV personalities isn't that unusual for the once-and-future president: A number of his first-term choices were all on TV — mostly also on Fox.
Politics

'U Visa Act' in Maryland helps victims of violent crimes who are immigrants

Councilman Evan Glass said the need and the outcome of the election propelled the legislation forward.
Nation World

Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid, Linda McMahon for Education, Lutnick for Commerce

All three have been has been outspoken supporters of Trump, and McMahon and Lutnick have helped lead his transition team.
DC

Trump nominates Dr. Oz as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator

Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator.
Washington Commanders

RFK stadium bill passes Senate committee. Here's what happens next

After a 17-2 vote, the RFK Bill now heads to the Senate floor. Tuesday's vote paves the way for a potential Commanders return to the District at RFK Stadium.