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Two women interviewed by the House Ethics Committee about former GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be attorney general, testified that Gaetz paid them directly and repeatedly in Venmo transactions “for sex,” and that those transactions were obtained by the committee, an attorney for the women told CBS News. The
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s concerns about the health effects of fluoride may already be helping some Americans — investors in dental services companies. Shares in Dentsply Sirona, Envista, Henry Schein Patterson Companies, and other providers of dental products are jumping, with Wall Street betting that a potential push by the incoming Trump administration to remove
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Fox News host Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to serve as defense secretary, paid a confidential financial settlement to a woman who accused him of sexual assault out of concern that the allegation would lead to his firing from the cable news giant, his lawyer told CBS News. Hegseth’s attorney, Timothy Parlatore, said the
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Washington — The House Ethics Committee is set to meet Wednesday as it faces increasing pressure to release a potentially damaging report detailing its investigation into allegations former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz engaged in sexual misconduct and illicit drug use, two sources told CBS News. The movements of the Ethics panel have been under heightened
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could wield significant authority to directly affect how and whether Americans get vaccines nationwide, current and former federal health officials say, if he is confirmed next year to head the Department of Health and Human Services under President-elect Donald Trump. The position would grant Kennedy authority over efforts like the Vaccines for
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Washington — President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet and senior staff picks are facing an uncertain future as his selections received mixed reviews in recent days even from fellow Republicans — and a handful sent shockwaves through Washington. Trump’s selection for attorney general in former Rep. Matt Gaetz, a GOP firebrand who was under investigation by the
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Dr. Deborah Birx, former White House Coronavirus response coordinator, said Sunday she is “excited” for the data on key health issues that will surface in Senate confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick for Health and Human secretary who has spread false information on vaccines and autism. “I’m actually excited
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On this “Face the Nation” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan: Rep. French Hill, Republican of Arkansas Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat Sue Gordon, principal deputy director of National Intelligence in first Trump administration Dr. Deborah Birx, White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator in first Trump administration Click here to browse
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Bees lead rainforest conservation efforts Stingless bees’ lead conservation efforts in the Amazon rainforest 04:25 Washington — President Biden is set to deliver remarks on climate conservation in Manaus, Brazil, on Sunday during a visit to the Amazon rainforest that marked the first such trip by any sitting U.S. president in history. Mr. Biden has
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11/17: Face the Nation – CBS News Watch CBS News This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Republican Rep. French Hill and Democratic Rep. Jim Himes join as we take a look at some of President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial picks for his Cabinet and other senior staff positions. Plus, an interview with Dr.
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