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Trump AG Pick Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Consideration Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations Trump AG Pick Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Consideration Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Trump AG Pick Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Consideration Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations Facing stiff opposition in the US Senate, embattled former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general. The 42-year-old Gaetz had been the subject of an investigation by the Justice Department involving allegations of sex trafficking and sex with a minor.  "I had excellent meetings with Senators yesterday," Gaetz posted on social media early Thursday afternoon, Nov. 21. "I appreciate their thoughtful feedback - and the incredible support of so many.  "While the momentum was strong, it is clear that…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Lamont Speaks With Kathy Hochul, NY's Soon-To-Be First Female Governor Lamont Speaks With Kathy Hochul, NY's Soon-To-Be First Female Governor
Lamont Speaks With Kathy Hochul, NY's Soon-To-Be First Female Governor Although she doesn’t officially start as governor for two weeks, future New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has hit the ground running and is already reaching out to the leaders of neighboring states, including Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont. On Tuesday, Aug. 10, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that he was going to resign, effective in 14 days, making Lt. Gov. Hochul to step in, becoming the state’s 57th - and first female - governor. When Hochul takes over, it is expected that Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins is expected to assume the duties of the lieutenant governor. Related stor…

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by Zak Failla
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Cuomo Resigns, Saying 'I Accept Full Responsibility' Cuomo Resigns, Saying 'I Accept Full Responsibility'
Cuomo Resigns, Saying 'I Accept Full Responsibility' Andrew Mark Cuomo will be resigning as New York's governor midway through his third term following the state Attorney General’s blistering report that accused him of sexually harassing 11 women. On Tuesday, Aug. 10 in Manhattan, the 63-year-old Cuomo announced that he will be stepping away, effective in 14 days, taking full responsibility for his actions, calling it “a mistake, plain and simple" in a stunning fall from grace that comes a year after he achieved national fame for spearheading New York's fight against COVID-19. Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul will become New York's first female governo…

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by Zak Failla