Tag: misconduct
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Matt Gaetz withdraws his bid for attorney general amid sexual misconduct allegations
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., on Thursday announced that he would withdraw his name from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general. “I had excellent meetings with Senators yesterday. I appreciate their thoughtful feedback — and the incredible support of so many. While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was…
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Secret Service agent placed on leave after ‘misconduct allegation’ with Harris staffer
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Secret Service recently notified Vice President Kamala Harris’ office about an incident involving one of its agents and a “misconduct allegation,” according to spokespeople for both the USSS and the vice president’s office. In a statement about the incident, Harris’ office said it takes the “safety of staff seriously” and that…