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02.07.2021 / 13:01

Reps. Greene, Gaetz invite Britney Spears to testify before Congress about conservatorship

Marjorie Taylor Greene, of Georgia, and Rep. Matt Gaetz, of Florida, have invited pop icon Britney Spears to testify before Congress."You have been mistreated by America’s legal system.

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Congressman sinks impeachment bid after casting vote from wheelchair, plus more reactions

Keep clicking to see how others in Congress are reacting….MORE: Follow Wonderwall on MSN for more fun celebrity & entertainment photo galleries and content"The sham impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas was demanded by Donald Trump and is being led by Marjorie Taylor Greene. What does this have to do with fixing the challenges at the border? Absolutely nothing." —Rep. Hakeem Jeffries via CNN"There was a motion to recommit.

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DOJ won't charge Matt Gaetz with crimes in sex trafficking probe

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Gaetz associate agrees to cooperate in federal investigation

WASHINGTON – A Florida politician who emerged as a central figure in the federal investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz has agreed to cooperate with federal investigators and admits paying an underage girl to have sex with him and other men, according to court documents filed Friday.

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Gaetz associate Joel Greenberg pleads guilty, agrees to cooperate in federal investigation

WASHINGTON - Joel Greenberg, a key figure in the federal investigation of Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, pleaded guilty to criminal charges on Friday, including sex trafficking of a minor, according to court documents.Greenberg had been working for weeks toward a deal with federal prosecutors who are investigating sex trafficking and public corruption allegations.

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Gaetz associate expected to plead guilty in federal case

WASHINGTON – A key figure in the federal investigation of Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz is expected to plead guilty to criminal charges next week.

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How the Gaetz probe grew from sex trafficking to medical pot

ORLANDO, Fla. – When Rep. Matt Gaetz vacationed in the Bahamas in 2018, he was joined by a doctor who donated to his campaign and a former colleague in the Florida state legislature.

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Gaetz, Greene flaunt new paths to power, testing GOP leaders

WASHINGTON – Congressional leaders have always faced rebels in their ranks. But Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene are presenting top House Republicans with a test of how to handle a new breed of Trump-era, social media-savvy firebrands.

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Gaetz, Greene, flaunt new paths to power, trying GOP leaders

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Hard-right Republicans considering new conservative group to save 'Anglo-Saxon' traditions

WASHINGTON (AP) - Hard-right House Republicans on Friday were discussing forming an America First Caucus, which one document described as championing "Anglo-Saxon political traditions" and warning that mass immigration was putting the "unique identity" of the U.S. at risk.The Associated Press obtained a copy of the paper, which was first reported by Punchbowl News, a news outlet covering Capitol Hill.

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New conservative group would save 'Anglo-Saxon' traditions

WASHINGTON – Hard-right House Republicans on Friday were discussing forming an America First Caucus, which one document described as championing “Anglo-Saxon political traditions” and warning that mass immigration was putting the “unique identity” of the U.S. at risk.

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Gaetz and DeSantis: A friendship that may become a liability

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – When he launched his campaign to become Florida’s governor in January 2018, few expected Ron DeSantis to prevail in America’s toughest political battleground.

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Fla. senators: Too soon to weigh in on Gaetz's future

WASHINGTON – Florida's two Republican senators are steering clear of voicing support for Rep. Matt Gaetz, branding sex trafficking accusations against him serious but calling it premature to say what should happen to their fellow Floridian and GOP lawmaker.

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Florida GOP senators: Too soon to weigh in on Gaetz's future

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Lawmakers weigh in on Gaetz investigation

Democrat and republican lawmakers appeared on CBS’ Face the Nation Sunday morning and weighed in on the investigation into Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz.

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While embroiled in alleged sex scandal, Gaetz speaks to Trump supporters in Doral

DORAL, Fla. – Rep. Matt Gaetz talked to a conservative women’s group on Friday night during a Republicans’ Save America Summit at the Trump National Doral Miami resort in Miami-Dade County’s city of Doral.

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Gaetz faces House ethics probe; federal investigation widens

WASHINGTON – The House Ethics Committee announced an investigation into Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as federal prosecutors probing sex trafficking allegations against him are also scrutinizing the actions of some of his political allies and fellow Florida Republicans as part of a broader public corruption inquiry.

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Longtime associate of Rep. Matt Gaetz leaves position at lobbying firm

ORLANDO, Fla. – Chris Dorworth, a former Florida state legislator and longtime associate of Congressman Matt Gaetz, abruptly departed his position at a lobbying firm Friday night.

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Gaetz faces probe by House ethics over potential misconduct

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation of Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz.The committee cited reports of sexual and other misconduct by the Florida Republican in a statement Friday.The news comes as Gaetz has retained two prominent New York attorneys as he faces a Justice Department investigation into sex trafficking allegations involving underage girls.MORE: Rep. Matt Gaetz sought preemptive pardon from Trump, report saysA Gaetz spokesperson said in a statement Friday that Marc Mukasey and Isabelle Kirshner will lead the Republican congressman's legal team.

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Gaetz hires prominent New York lawyers amid federal probe

WASHINGTON – Rep. Matt Gaetz is retaining two prominent New York attorneys as he faces a Justice Department investigation into sex trafficking allegations involving underage girls.

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'New strategy': Politicians in crisis refuse calls to resign

WASHINGTON – The mere whiff of a scandal once unraveled political careers with stunning speed. Not anymore.

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Gaetz says he won't resign over 'false' sex allegations

WASHINGTON – Rep. Matt Gaetz said Monday he will not leave Congress and denied accusations that he had sex with an underage girl, suggesting that he's being targeted by political foes because he “loathes the swamp.”

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‘SNL’ spoofs Matt Gaetz, Lil Nas X controversies with Britney Spears talk show

Saturday Night Live (SNL), took jabs at several celebrities and public figures in its newest cold-open, this time re-using a spoofed talk show hosted by pop star Britney Spears.Titled “Oops, you did it again,” this week’s iteration of the show featured Republican Representative Matt Gaetz, Lil Nas X and Looney Tunes cartoon character Pepé Le Pew. ‘SNL’ spoofs Cruz, Cuomo with Britney Spears’ ‘Oops, you did it again’ talk show Spears, who was again reprised by cast member Chloe Fineman, welcomed everyone to the show that “shined a light on the social pariahs of the week.”Before introducing her first guest, Spears gave a shoutout to her sponsor — the U.S.

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‘SNL’ spoofs ‘Oops, You Did it Again’ talk show with Lil Nas X, Matt Gaetz

Saturday Night Live brought back its talk show “Oops, You Did it Again” during its cold open on April 3, taking aim at celebrities and politicians including Lil Nas X, U.S. Rep Matt Gaetz and cartoon character Pepé Le Pew.

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Gaetz sex probe suddenly threatens a speedy Washington rise

WASHINGTON – Compared with most congressional newbies, it didn't take Rep. Matt Gaetz long. Phone calls from the president. Rides aboard Air Force One. Hundreds of television appearances. A darling in conservative circles.

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Prosecutors examine whether Rep. Gaetz paid for sex with minors

WASHINGTON – Federal prosecutors are examining whether Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz and a political ally who is facing sex trafficking allegations may have paid underage girls or offered them gifts in exchange for sex, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday.

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Pelosi: Remove Rep. Gaetz from committee if claims are true

WASHINGTON – Rep. Matt Gaetz, facing accusations of a sexual relationship with an underage girl, should at a minimum be removed from the House Judiciary Committee if the claims are true, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday.

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Gaetz keeps seat on House Judiciary panel amid DOJ investigation

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., is seen during the House Armed Services Committee meeting to organize for the 117th Congress in Rayburn Building on Wednesday, February 3, 2021.

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GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz investigated by DOJ over alleged relationship with girl, 17: reports

Matt Gaetz is under investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) over an alleged relationship he shared with a 17-year-old girl, according to U.S. media reports.According to a New York Times report, three people briefed on the matter said investigators are working to determine whether Gaetz, 38, had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old and paid for her to travel with him.The people told the Times that investigators are examining whether Gaetz violated federal sex trafficking laws.

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Rep. Matt Gaetz denies wrongdoing amid report he's being investigated over alleged relationship with teen girl

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) speaks during the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law hearing on Online Platforms and Market Power in the Rayburn House office Building, July 29, 2020 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

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GOP Rep. Gaetz investigated over sexual relationship

WASHINGTON – Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, a prominent conservative in Congress and a close ally of former President Donald Trump, said Tuesday he is being investigated by the Justice Department over a former relationship but denied any criminal wrongdoing.

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Gaetz offers to represent Trump in 2nd impeachment trial, will resign House seat 'if the law requires it'

Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz on Wednesday offered to represent former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial, telling Fox News he would be willing to resign from his seat in the House of Representatives if asked to join the Trump legal team.Gaetz, R-Fla., told Fox News on Wednesday that he has not been asked to join the former president’s defense, but offered to do so."I only regret that I have but one political career to give to my president," Gaetz told Fox News.Gaetz told Fox News that he offered to represent Trump through Rep.

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Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz defends Trump after storming of Capitol building

After a mob of demonstrators stormed the Capitol building on Wednesday interrupting a joint session of Congress to certify president-elect Joe Biden, Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz defended President Donald Trump, who called for protests to be “peaceful” before they turned violent.

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MSNBC's anchor urges NJ governor to 'punish' GOP partiers who broke COVID-19 restrictions

MSNBC anchor Stephanie Ruhle lashed out at a group of Republicans who recently held an indoor gala in her home state of New Jersey amid national spikes of coronavirus cases. Last Friday, the New York Young Republican Club went across state lines to have their soiree in Jersey City, which led to a public spat between Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Rep.

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Matt Gaetz hits back after Gov. Murphy says he's 'not welcome' in NJ

FOX NEWS - U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz fired back Friday after Democratic New Jersey Gov.

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Murphy blasts maskless 'Young Republican Club' gala in Jersey City

TRENTON - A New Jersey restaurant that hosted a political gala put on by a New York Republican club was ordered temporarily closed Friday over potential violations of coronavirus guidelines.Photos and video posted on Twitter showed dozens of maskless partiers at the New York Young Republican Club event on Thursday night in Jersey City, some of whom tweeted taunting messages to Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.Among the attendees was U.S.

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President Trump should pardon himself to stop ‘radical left,’ Florida Congressman says

PENSACOLA, Fla. – Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz said President Donald Trump should pardon himself and others in his administration before leaving office to prevent the “radical left” from prosecuting them.The Panhandle Republican and close Trump ally said Tuesday on Fox News that the president should protect his staff from what he thinks would be unjust prosecutions.Some Democrats have called on the incoming Biden administration to investigate Trump and other members of his administration for possible crimes while in office and before.Gaetz said, “The radical left (has) a bloodlust that will only be quenched if they come after” Trump and his aides.

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Rep. Matt Gaetz Denies Story About Him Contracting Coronavirus, But Admits He Has Antibodies

Matt Gaetz, a Republican congressman from Florida, is denying reports that he recently contracted coronavirus, but he admits that he does have antibodies.

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RNC Day 1: Parade of supporters paint Trump's re-election as pivotal to avoid grim future

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Republicans predicted a national “horror movie” should President Donald Trump lose in November, flinging out dark warnings on Monday's opening night of their scaled down national convention.Trump's campaign had promised to offer an inclusive and uplifting prime-time message, hoping to broaden his appeal beyond his hard-core base by featuring the next generation of party stars including two Republicans of color, Rep.

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Florida gynecologists caught on camera stealing Trump flag -- with kids in tow, deputies say

GULF BREEZE, Fla. – Deputies in Florida said two doctors stole a campaign flag supporting President Donald Trump from their neighbor’s property.

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