November 14, 2024: Trump Nominates Rep. Matt Gaetz and Tulsi Gabbard, Here’s What You Should Know. PLUS: Can Trump Bypass Senate Confirmation? Is Harris’ Campaign in Debt? And More.
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Why are Republican lawmakers conflicted about Trump's nomination of Matt Gaetz for US Attorney General?
Gaetz is known for being far-right and has made enemies within his own party, including some who publicly express skepticism about his confirmation.
What is the role of the US Attorney General?
The US Attorney General heads the DOJ, is the chief law enforcement officer, represents the US in legal matters, and appoints special counsels.
What is the Director of National Intelligence's role?
The DNI oversees the intelligence community, directs the national intelligence program, and advises the president and security councils.
What is a recess appointment and how does it work?
A recess appointment is a temporary presidential appointment made during a Senate recess, bypassing the need for Senate confirmation. It applies during breaks of at least 10 days and can fill vacancies that occurred before the recess.
What was the Supreme Court's decision on recess appointments in 2014?
The Supreme Court ruled that recess appointments are valid during breaks of at least 10 days, even if the vacancy occurred before the recess, and that the Senate can hold pro forma sessions to avoid such appointments.
What are the findings of the DOJ's investigation into the Fulton County Jail?
The DOJ found that the jail fails to protect inmates from violence, uses excessive force, and provides inadequate living conditions and medical care.
Why did the FBI raid Polymarket CEO Shane Coplin's home?
The FBI seized Coplin's devices without providing a reason, but Coplin believes it's related to media accusations of market manipulation in favor of Trump.
What happened to Alex Jones's InfoWars after the Sandy Hook defamation case?
The Onion purchased InfoWars at auction, acquiring its website, customer lists, social media accounts, and production equipment.
Why is Spirit Airlines preparing to file for bankruptcy?
Spirit Airlines is facing mounting losses and debt, and its merger talks with Frontier Airlines fell through.
What did former government and military officials testify about at the recent UFO hearing?
They testified that the US and its adversaries possess unidentified anomalous phenomena and are keeping it secret to hide the existence of extraterrestrial life.
Is the Harris campaign in debt, and if so, how much?
The Harris campaign is in debt, with estimates ranging from $6 million to $20 million despite spending over $1 billion.
Did Harris win all states without voter ID laws?
No, Harris won a majority of states without voter ID laws, but not all, as Pennsylvania and Nevada, which lack voter ID laws, went to Trump.
What is the truth about the racist text messages sent to black individuals post-election?
Racist text messages were indeed sent, instructing black individuals to pick cotton at a plantation, and the FBI has confirmed this.
- Matt Gaetz's nomination faces significant opposition within his own party due to his far-right reputation and past investigations.
- Tulsi Gabbard's nomination is notable for her shift from Democrat to Republican and her criticism of the Biden administration.
- Both nominees have faced significant legal scrutiny, which could impact their confirmation prospects.
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