Editorial Roundup: United States

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Dec. 12 The Washington Post says Joe Biden shouldn't use preemptive pardons President Joe Biden used his pardon power on Thursday as the Constitution’s framers had...

House Ethics Committee secretly voted to release Matt Gaetz ethics report, source says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee voted in secret to release the long-awaited ethics report into ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz, raising the possibility that the allegations against the Florida Republican who was President-elect Donald Trump's first choice for attorney general could be made public...

Trump's picks for key positions in his second administration

President-elect Donald Trump has filled the key posts for his second term in office, prioritizing loyalty after feeling bruised and hampered by internal squabbling during his first term. His first pick happened during the campaign: JD Vance as his vice presidential running mate,...

Watchdog finds FBI intelligence missteps before Jan. 6 riot, but no undercover agents were present

WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI should have done more to gather intelligence before the Capitol riot, according to a watchdog report Thursday that also said no undercover FBI employees were on the scene on Jan. 6, 2021, and none of the bureau’s informants was authorized to participate. ...

Highlights from Trump's interview with Time magazine

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump was on the verge of backing a 16-week federal abortion ban earlier this year when aides staged an intervention. According to Time magazine's cover story on his selection as its 2024 Person of the Year, Trump's aides first raised concerns in mid-March...

After withdrawing as attorney general nominee, Matt Gaetz lands a talk show on OANN television

NEW YORK (AP) — Following the short-circuited effort to become President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general, Matt Gaetz is joining the conservative One America News Network to host a weeknight political talk show. The network said Tuesday that Gaetz's new one-hour show will air...

Trump's Cabinet picks set off political chain reaction in Florida congressional races

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The field of candidates has been set for two special elections in Florida to replace members of Congress nominated for positions in President-elect Donald Trump’s new administration. Two dozen candidates have filed to run for the seats of outgoing Republican Reps. Matt...

Trump offers a public show of support for Hegseth and says he believes he can be confirmed

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Friday offered a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled choice to lead the Defense Department, whose confirmation by the Senate is in doubt as he faces questions over allegations of excessive drinking, sexual assault and his views...

House rejects Democratic efforts to force release of Matt Gaetz ethics report

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House shut down Democrats' efforts Thursday to release the long-awaited ethics report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, pushing the fate of any resolution to the yearslong investigation of sexual misconduct allegations into further uncertainty. The nearly...

House rejects Democratic effort to force release of Matt Gaetz ethics report