The liberal judge Susan Crawford wins a hotly contested election to the Supreme Court in Wisconsin. For the US President Donald Trump, whose "efficiency chief" Elon Musk poured money over her conservative opponent, it means a major setback. The results in two by-elections in Florida can also be interpreted as warnings for the president.
World politicsMatt Gaetz has bought sex from several women and also had sex with a 17-year-old girl, according to the investigation that has been ongoing in the House of Representatives' ethics committee.
WorldOne of Donald Trump's closest advisors is accused of trying to gain personal economic benefits from his role in the incoming president's transition team, writes CBS News.
World politicsIt's loading for a fight in the US Senate. Despite the upcoming Republican majority, it's unclear whether the incoming President Donald Trump will get through his most controversial ministerial appointments. A handful of senators can put a spanner in the works.
World politicsFormer intended Justice Minister in Trump's upcoming administration, Representative Matt Gaetz, is not planning to return to Congress, writes NBC News.
World politicsThe USA's incoming president Donald Trump chooses a new justice minister candidate, after Matt Gaetz withdrew due to a high-profile prostitution investigation. Trump nominates another Florida politician, Pam Bondi, who has long fought for him.
World politicsMatt Gaetz withdraws his candidacy for new Minister of Justice in Donald Trump's upcoming government, according to several media outlets. This after he is being investigated for having bought sex.
WorldTV anchor Pete Hegseth, who Donald Trump wants to see as the USA's next defense minister, was investigated in 2017 for suspected sexual assaults, confirms a police report. No charges were filed.
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