Matt Gaetz

President-elect Donald Trump has picked Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as the nominee for attorney general under the incoming administration. A controversial figure, Gaetz has been known for pushing radical proposals in favor of cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What happened: Earlier...

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) was picked Wednesday as nominee for attorney general under Donald Trump, the latest cabinet announcement in the wake of the 2024 presidential election. What Happened: Trump announced Wednesday that he selected Gaetz as his nominee for attorney general with a post on...

The past week in the world of cryptocurrency was nothing short of eventful. From Rep. Matt Gaetz‘s (R-Fla.) proposal to downgrade travel advisory to El Salvador to the fluctuating fortunes of the Trump-themed “Restore the Republic” coin, there was no shortage of intriguing...

The Congressional El Salvador Caucus urged the Joe Biden administration to ease El Salvador's travel advisory to Level 1 from the current Level 3. What Happened: Led by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-Texas), the bipartisan caucus sent a letter to Secretary of State Anthony...

Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has introduced a bill that would allow federal income tax payments to be made in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What Happened: This proposed legislation aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, providing a novel method for taxpayers to settle their federal tax...

Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen was back on the stand Thursday, marking his third day of testimony in a criminal trial against former President Donald Trump alleging falsified business records. Here's what Cohen said in court Thursday. What Happened: Cohen testified throughout the week connecting...

Despite their history of conflict, Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has endorsed Kevin McCarthy for the position of the Republican National Committee (RNC) chair. However, this move has raised eyebrows among his Republican colleagues, with some suggesting that Gaetz may have been sarcastic in his endorsement....

Donald Trump’s niece Mary Trump in a new post slammed Republicans for unanimously electing Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.), who has served less than eight years in Congress and has limited leadership experience, as the House Speaker. What Happened: Many Republicans weren’t aware of who...

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has issued a stern warning about the potential for chaos within the GOP House conference following the election of a new Speaker, as reported by The Hill. What Happened: Gingrich, in a recent “Fox News Sunday” interview, suggested the House GOP...

In a closed-door GOP conference meeting on Thursday, Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) reportedly reprimanded Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), asking the Florida Republican to take his seat when he attempted to interject during McCarthy’s address. What Happened: The House Republicans met for...

House Republicans are targeting Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) after a successful effort to remove Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as Speaker. Gaetz is under fire for collaborating with Democrats to expel the GOP leader, inviting personal criticism. According to The Hill ...

The Republican Party’s patience with Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) appears to be wearing thin, as he was recently forced to debate from the Democratic side of the House chamber. The unconventional move came as Gaetz sought to oust Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) from...

Republican Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) is advocating for a thorough examination and accountability within the GOP, after the unprecedented dismissal of Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), the former House Speaker. What Happened: Rep. Lawler expressed his party’s irritation regarding the eight House...

In a historic move, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was voted out as the Speaker of the House of the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday with a vote of 216-210. Here’s a look at what happened and the betting odds on who the next Speaker of the House could be. What Happened: On...

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy‘s unusual path to ascension involved numerous concessions, one of which might be the reason for his downfall as the House Speaker. As reported by Business Insider, McCarthy’s speakership was won after a series of concessions to gain the support of...