The former Florida congressman had a reputation for causing unnecessary chaos — and had few friends within his own party.

Washington — Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz announced Thursday that he is withdrawing his nomination for attorney general.

One political scientist told Newsweek Gaetz's nomination would reveal which Senate Republicans "have a modicum of ...

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who withdrew from consideration to be Donald Trump’s attorney general, says he will not return to ...

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, who withdrew from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general ...

Congressional scholar Norman Ornstein explains why Trump didn’t fight for Matt Gaetz, what’s really going on with Republicans ...

Well-known for fiery defenses of president-elect Donald Trump on rightwing media, his fight against sex trafficking ...

The Florida Republican’s announcement came one day after meeting with senators in an effort to win their support for his ...

Embattled former congressman Matt Gaetz withdrew his bid to be President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general on Thursday — ...

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz is meeting with Senate Republicans as he seeks to shore up support after Donald Trump tapped the ...

Hardline Republican Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general after ...

It was an early setback for Trump, and it shows that the system can still stand up to him — at least when it’s relatively ...