Donald Trump: protector of women — or predators?
By elevating men accused of sexual misconduct to key roles, incoming US president Donald Trump has delivered a searing affront to women
Matt Gaetz
The week in US politics: Gaetz fiasco shows Trump he won’t get everything his way
Trump's initial nominee for AG withdraws following further controversy, while his pick for defence secretary Pete Hegseth counters allegation of sexual assault
Trump nominates Pam Bondi for US attorney general after Gaetz withdraws
Former Florida attorney general served as the top law enforcement officer of that state from 2011 to 2019
Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s nominee for US attorney general
Former congressman said the controversy around his nomination had become a ‘distraction’
US federal inquiry traced sex payments from Matt Gaetz to women
Document on three-year sex-trafficking investigation shows thousands of dollars in payments linked to drug-fuelled sex parties, according to testimony
Matt Gaetz perched on the tightrope between political glory and infamy
Donald Trump has nominated the Maga folk hero as his attorney general, but Gaetz’s stunning rise may be undone by claims that he paid for sex with a minor
Mike Pence urges Senate Republicans to reject RFK jnr for US health secretary
Public alarm mounts among Democrats and in health circles about Robert F Kennedy Jr
Trump’s cabinet: who’s been picked, who’s in the running?
The US president-elect has made several nominations for his administration
US attorney general nominee Gaetz faces growing scrutiny over sexual misconduct claims
Calls grow for release of congressional ethics report on Trump’s nominee for attorney general
‘So appalling they’re a form of performance art’: Donald Trump’s bombshell appointments
Parade of loyalists is Trump’s first show of force to US Senate Republicans, who will be under immense pressure to confirm his nominees – or sidestep that process altogether
Donald Trump nominates incendiary Florida congressman Matt Gaetz as attorney general
Controversial Florida congressman has supported some of Trump’s most controversial policies
Trump’s preferred candidate comes from behind to win primary in Ohio
Analysis: Result for JD Vance suggests Trump still has power to sway supporters
As Biden’s poll numbers fall, Republicans set to sharpen attacks ahead of elections
President facing criticism over inflation, son’s business dealings and immigration
Trump to make Saturday speech amid reports of summer rallies
Former US president to speak at North Carolina Republican Party convention
QAnon as popular in US as some major religions, poll finds
About 14% of Americans believe conspiracy theory spread by some Trump supporters
Why so many parliaments are awful places for women to work in
Spotlight on Washington and Canberra amid new sexual misconduct allegations
Maureen Dowd: Sad and beautiful book by Hunter Biden
President’s son illuminates American family experience of extreme highs and lows
Ken Early: It’s time for all sports to jettison racist fans
Premier League, Nascar and NFL no longer worried about losing 'traditional fanbase'
Trump: I won’t watch NFL or US soccer team if players kneel for anthem
NFL and US Soccer have performed U-turns and said they were wrong over protests
US stock markets plunge amid fears over coronavirus, falling oil prices
Slump comes as at least four members of Congress go into self-quarantine
Second shooting in week at naval site adds to Trump’s political woes
Saudi air force trainee kills three as job news boosts impeachment-facing president
Katie Hill’s ‘sexual shaming’ exposes millennial naivety
Democrat’s resignation amid revenge porn scandal shows risks of desire to document everything
Maureen Dowd: Trump and the media is the greatest love affair of all time
President’s cancelling of newspaper subscriptions is the act of an angry lover
Former US adviser in Russia testifies before House committees
Fiona Hill the latest witness summoned in impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump
Trump vetoes resolution to pull US out of Yemen
Veto came after he also rejected measure to overturn national emergency at the southwestern border
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