Matt Gaetz
The latest on Matt Gaetz, Florida's 1st congressional district representative. A Republican, he has represented the district in the United States of House of Representatives since 2017. Before his election to Congress, Gaetz served in Florida's House of Representatives from 2010 to 2016.
MAGA Republicans have three words for Kevin McCarthy
"How can he govern if House Republicans can't trust him to honor his word?" said one House Republican.
McCarthy's debt deal fails to win over his Republican critics
"It is frankly an insult to the American people to support a piece of legislation that continues to put our country's financial future at risk."
Biden accuser Tara Reade leaves U.S. for "safety" of Russia
"I'm not going to be intimidated, bullied or silenced," Reade said during a press conference Tuesday in Moscow.
Republicans threaten Kevin McCarthy's power
"Kevin McCarthy is emasculating himself and the Republican majority," one House member said Tuesday.
Matt Gaetz joins growing rebellion over McCarthy's debt ceiling deal
The Florida congressman looks set to join several other GOP lawmakers in opposing Kevin McCarthy's bill.
Matt Gaetz doesn't "believe" Janet Yellen on looming crisis
"I don't understand why we're not making Janet Yellen show her work," the Florida congressman said.
Republicans accuse Trump-appointed FBI director of corruption
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene said FBI Director Christopher Wray should be impeached because he defends the Democratic Party over the country.
Matt Gaetz says Daniel Penny is a "subway Superman"
Penny, 24, on Friday was arraigned on a charge of manslaughter in the May 1 choking death of Jordan Neely.
Republicans' subpoena in Trump probe leaves them disappointed
Former prosecutor Mark Pomerantz told GOP lawmakers that he did not have to play "a substantive role in [their] theatrical production" during his deposition.
MAGA declares victory over CNN
CNN got "owned" by Donald Trump, a former Trump White House adviser said, during a town hall-style event in New Hampshire on Wednesday night.
CNN cutting Donald Trump town hall short by 20 minutes raises questions
Politicians and commentators are wondering why the network ended its interview with the former president earlier than expected.
Ron DeSantis' old debate prep videos leak, reveal views on Trump
DeSantis is widely believed to be weighing a possible 2024 presidential bid, with polling indicating he is the second most popular choice after Donald Trump.
Matt Gaetz, AOC applauded for stocks bill partnership: "Need more of this"
Representatives Gaetz and Ocasio-Cortez set aside their political differences to co-sponsor a bill that would ban members of Congress from trading stocks.
Matt Gaetz questions Ron DeSantis's motives in battle with Disney
The Florida congressman questioned if the Florida governor's motives were sincere or just a form of "virtue signaling."
Woman may face jail time for allegedly throwing drink at Matt Gaetz
The Florida congressman is pressing charges against the woman, saying he wants "to uphold the civility our community deserves."
McCarthy shuts down Russian reporter on Ukraine aid
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy formerly took a vocal no "blank check" approach to Ukraine aid.
Matt Gaetz hopes Vivek Ramaswamy contributed to Don Lemon's firing
Ramaswamy, a 2024 presidential candidate, got into a heated discussion about race with Lemon last week on CNN.
Matt Gaetz wants discussion on raising Social Security age
Social Security and Medicare are poised to run out of funds to pay out full benefits within the next decade.
Matt Gaetz mocks Nikki Haley with "heels" jibe at Trump rally
Florida Republican Matt Gaetz told the crowd of thousands in Texas: "Nikki Haley can keep clicking her heels."
Trump mocked for touting "catturd" poll showing him beating Ron DeSantis
Latest polls showed Trump taking the lead in the Republican primary over the Florida governor by 50 percent.
Matt Gaetz votes against Republicans' Parents Bill of Rights
The GOP lawmaker said on Twitter on Friday that he wanted to "abolish" the U.S. Department of Education rather than "strengthen" it.
Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gaetz invite Biden accuser to Congress
The Republican members of Congress announced on Wednesday that they had offered Tara Reade the opportunity to be interviewed about her sexual assault claims.
Matt Gaetz ribbing Donald Trump over speaker vote saga goes viral
Gaetz said he "wanted a way to stop" Donald Trump from calling him.
Matt Gaetz urges Democrats to follow Ro Khanna's lead on "Twitter Files"
"Democrats should listen to @RoKhanna on the #TwitterFiles," the GOP representative said.
Matt Gaetz gets his showdown with ATF
The House Judiciary Committee invited ATF officials to testify on their "controversial" pistol brace rule.
Matt Gaetz wants only Republicans to hear evidence in weaponization probe
Gaetz said on Friday that Democrats shouldn't sit on the subcommittee "if they are going to use that to try to get in the way of thorough rigorous oversight."
Video of Matt Gaetz citing Chinese "propaganda" viewed more than 1M times
Gaetz cited an article from Global Times to Department of Defense official Colin Kahl, who informed him the state-run outlet produced Chinese "propaganda."
Defense advisor shuts down Matt Gaetz citing "propaganda" in hearing
Defense policy Undersecretary Colin Kahl said he does not take Chinese propaganda "at face value."
Matt Gaetz's chances of getting his Ukraine fatigue bill through the House
Gaetz and 10 other Republicans, including Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert, have called for an end to all Ukraine aid and a push for a peace agreement.
Ex-general blasts Matt Gaetz over Ukraine fatigue bill: 'Disgusted'
Gaetz's bill, if passed, would be a non-binding call to immediately end aid to Ukraine and for each side to engage in further peace talks.
