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Quick Glance: White House prepares for government shutdown as House Republicans lack a viable plan
  • Speaker Kevin McCarthy announces that the House will start voting on the latest plan next week.

  • The White House is preparing to direct federal agencies to get ready for a shutdown after House Republicans left without a realistic plan to fund the government and avoid disruptive consequences.

  • A federal shutdown after September 30 appears likely unless Speaker Kevin McCarthy can convince his rebellious, right-wing faction to approve a temporary funding measure to prevent closures during ongoing talks.

  • The standoff with House Republicans over government funding jeopardizes various activities, including military and law enforcement personnel pay, food safety and aid programs, air travel, and passport processing, potentially causing havoc in the US economy.
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Republican Matt Gaetz said a government shutdown would be "absolutely Speaker McCarthy's fault."
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Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said that House GOP feuds over funding the government may end up ...
 - Raskin says shutdown would end political careers of Gaetz, Greene
Raskin says shutdown would end political careers of Gaetz, Greene
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Two of the most extreme legislators in the Republican conference are beefing on ...
 - Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gaetz Both Claim Credit for Biden Impeach
Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gaetz Both Claim Credit for Biden Impeach
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House Republicans accused Attorney General Merrick Garland of political bias within the Justice ...
 - Garland pushes back against GOP claims of law enforcement bias
Garland pushes back against GOP claims of law enforcement bias
Quick Glance: Garland to Testify Before Congress, Focus on His Record
  • With a few words, President Biden caused turmoil among the leadership of the Justice Department.

  • Garland also aimed to reassure the Justice Department staff.

  • When Garland assumed the role of attorney general in March 2021, the president's son was already under investigation by Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss, a nominee of the previous administration.

  • The president and his attorney general rarely make joint public appearances.
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Quick Glance: Lawsuit filed against Rudy Giuliani for unpaid legal fees
  • Giuliani's former attorney is suing him for outstanding bills totaling $1.36 million.

  • Giuliani has only paid $214,000 and still has an outstanding balance of $1.36 million.

  • Attorney Robert Costello and his law firm also provided legal representation for Giuliani in various lawsuits.

  • To cut costs, Giuliani has represented himself in certain legal disputes.
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Florida Representative Matt Gaetz pushed back on a report that said he strongly hinted he would run for governor in his state.
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Quick Glance: McCarthy Starts Impeachment Inquiry without Budget, Contradicting Past Criticism
  • McCarthy called for the inquiry to appease far-right members of the Republican caucus.

  • He previously criticized Democrats for prioritizing impeachment over basic government responsibilities.

  • McCarthy expressed concern that impeachment has overtaken congressional work and hindered resources for troops.

  • He emphasized the potential consequences of lowering the impeachment standard.
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Matt Gaetz doesn’t need a resolution to ‘vacate the chair.’ For all practical purposes ...
 - In a leaderless House, the ‘clowns’ stumble toward a shutdown
In a leaderless House, the ‘clowns’ stumble toward a shutdown
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Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Sunday that if House Republicans remove him ...
 - McCarthy says if GOP outs him, Biden gets what he wants
McCarthy says if GOP outs him, Biden gets what he wants
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Speaker Kevin McCarthy has less than 2 weeks two get his conference united around a plan to keep ...
 - Speaker McCarthy steps into the breach as his conference toils
Speaker McCarthy steps into the breach as his conference toils
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Watch this heated moment Rep. Matt Gaetz asks if a Dept. of Justice official told President Joe Biden to "knock it off" after Biden's son was spotted ... Show more
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Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s biggest headaches in the spending fight that’s consuming Washington have one thing in common: They’re coming from House Republicans ... Show more
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Rep. Ralph Norman, R-SC, tells our Amna Nawaz that a government shutdown is "100%" likely due to Republican division over a path to fund the ... Show more
Quick Glance: US House Democrat Foresees 'Civil War' Among Republicans as Shutdown Approaches
  • House Speaker Kevin McCarthy pledges to hold a vote on the defense spending bill despite opposition from hardline Republicans

  • Republican-controlled House and Democratic-led Senate must act to avoid a partial shutdown by Oct. 1

  • McCarthy aims to prevent a shutdown on Oct. 1, as it would benefit Democrats

  • Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi warns of the impact of a shutdown on vulnerable individuals
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Tensions in the House GOP over how to avoid — or not avoid — a potential government shutdown are coming to a boil ...
 - House GOP tensions in shutdown drama boil over
House GOP tensions in shutdown drama boil over
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The extremist Florida congressman said he knows whom to blame if there's a government ...
 - White House Taunts 'Worst Person' Matt Gaetz With A Well-Timed Meme
White House Taunts 'Worst Person' Matt Gaetz With A Well-Timed Meme
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Hard-line Republicans in the House are itching for fights over opening an impeachment ...
 - Hard-line House Republicans itching for shutdown, impeachment fights
Hard-line House Republicans itching for shutdown, impeachment fights
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The impending showdown on Capitol Hill over government funding represents a ...
 - McCarthy faces a threat to oust him as speaker. Here’s how that could work
McCarthy faces a threat to oust him as speaker. Here’s how that could work
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The senator from Pennsylvania had a cutting comeback when Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) tried playing the part of fashion police.
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Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) on Tuesday forecast upcoming moves to force House votes on impeachment ...
 - Gaetz advocates forcing impeachment votes in warning to McCarthy
Gaetz advocates forcing impeachment votes in warning to McCarthy
Quick Glance: Gaetz advocates impeachment votes and warns McCarthy
  • Gaetz forecasts upcoming impeachment votes and issues a warning to McCarthy.

  • Gaetz urges seizing the initiative and forcing impeachment votes.

  • If McCarthy stands in our way, he may not have the job long, says Gaetz.

  • An impeachment inquiry would be costly, illegitimate, and politically motivated.
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I love watching the NFL, but more and more it is becoming difficult to enjoy this guilty pleasure
 - Football is America's version of sportswashing
Football is America's version of sportswashing
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The Republican's remarks came in response to efforts to block the former president from appearing on 2024 ...
 - Matt Gaetz Warns of 'Bloodshed' from Trump Supporters
Matt Gaetz Warns of 'Bloodshed' from Trump Supporters
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Rep. Dave Joyce, the leader of a bloc of moderate House Republicans, alluded to both Rep ...
House GOPer - My hard-right colleagues say crazy things for fame, money
House GOPer
My hard-right colleagues say crazy things for fame, money
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"Yikes," tweeted Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz.
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Quick Glance: GOP senators consider 'special' meeting to discuss leadership after McConnell's freeze
  • McConnell's health is a sensitive topic: The 81-year-old, the longest-serving party leader in Senate history, prefers not to talk about it.

  • A few GOP senators are considering a challenging internal debate about the future of their leadership following Mitch McConnell's second public freeze within a month.

  • Party leadership is not currently involved in these discussions, and no decisions have been made yet, according to a source.

  • It only takes five Republican senators to convene a special conference meeting, which is the most direct way to have a specific discussion about the minority leader after his public pause on Wednesday raised questions about his condition.
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By targeting the defense budget, Gaetz demands the military tell Congress about trainees ...
 - Matt Gaetz Wants to Make the Pentagon Answer for Training Coup Leaders
Matt Gaetz Wants to Make the Pentagon Answer for Training Coup Leaders
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Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz (R) is introducing a resolution Friday to censure the judge overseeing ...
 - Gaetz introduces resolution to censure judge in Trump Jan. 6 case
Gaetz introduces resolution to censure judge in Trump Jan. 6 case
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OUT OF THIS WORLD: One lawmaker bashed the DOJ in a letter, outlining why most Americans see the billionaire as a "patriot." trib.al/DjwFf7S
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Reps. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) are renewing their ...
 - Greene, Gaetz renew calls to defund Jack Smith over latest Trump indictment
Greene, Gaetz renew calls to defund Jack Smith over latest Trump indictment
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The Florida Republican made the remarks while standing next to former President Donald Trump at ...
 - Matt Gaetz Says Only 'Force' Can Make Change in Washington D.C.
Matt Gaetz Says Only 'Force' Can Make Change in Washington D.C.
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Gaetz argued that Congress has the authority to call Trump for testimony and grant him certain legal ...
 - Matt Gaetz Outlines Possible Trump 'Immunity' Plan
Matt Gaetz Outlines Possible Trump 'Immunity' Plan
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Where to Buy the 'Barbie' Movie Dolls Online - Shop the Collectibles Here
Where to Buy the 'Barbie' Movie Dolls Online
Shop the Collectibles Here
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Gaetz has filled in during Newsmax primetime, often “reporting” on political stories of which ...
 - Newsmax Ropes Matt Gaetz Into Battle to Become GOP’s Comms Shop
Newsmax Ropes Matt Gaetz Into Battle to Become GOP’s Comms Shop
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Ginger Gaetz said she was "let down" by the movie, criticizing it for not focusing on family and ...
 - Matt Gaetz's Wife Slams Barbie Movie Over Ken's 'Beta Energy'
Matt Gaetz's Wife Slams Barbie Movie Over Ken's 'Beta Energy'
Quick Glance: The Real Reason for the Backlash Against the Barbie Movie
  • In a time of unprecedented attacks on women, conservatives also criticize things that bring us joy, like this movie.

  • The 2023 Barbie movie neglects faith, family, and positive collaboration between men and women.

  • Matt Gaetz initially had a different opinion, finding the movie worth seeing because of Margot Robbie's attractiveness.

  • Conservatives believe faith and family can only be depicted through prayer or forced childbirth, ignoring other expressions.
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On Newsmax, the Florida congressman demanded that Republicans in Congress carry out a wild series ...
 - Matt Gaetz Floats Absolutely Bonkers Plan to Derail Trump Case
Matt Gaetz Floats Absolutely Bonkers Plan to Derail Trump Case
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Navy veteran and attorney Rod Dorilás, who served in the Trump administration, takes exception to U ...
 - Our problem is illegal immigration — not Haitians | Opinion
Our problem is illegal immigration — not Haitians | Opinion
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The leader of the political action committee supporting Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) ...
 - DeSantis ally Cuccinelli slams Gaetz for ‘conspiracy theories’ about PAC
DeSantis ally Cuccinelli slams Gaetz for ‘conspiracy theories’ about PAC
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Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz has accused the Biden Administration of "trying to run ...
 - Battle for Crab Island as Florida Locals Rebel Against Biden Intervention
Battle for Crab Island as Florida Locals Rebel Against Biden Intervention
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Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) demanded further information from the Drug ...
 - DEA chief grilled on Biden’s plans to deschedule marijuana
DEA chief grilled on Biden’s plans to deschedule marijuana
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Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) announced on his podcast Tuesday he is introducing legislation ...
 - Gaetz says he’ll offer bill to defund Jack Smith investigations of Trump
Gaetz says he’ll offer bill to defund Jack Smith investigations of Trump
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Sometimes it’s not what you know; it’s who you know.
 - How Marjorie Taylor Greene Tamped Down a Far-Right Mutiny to Primary Her
How Marjorie Taylor Greene Tamped Down a Far-Right Mutiny to Primary Her
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The House members accused the Pentagon of "keeping Congress in the dark" on the issue.
 - Bipartisan group of lawmakers seeks UFO select committee
Bipartisan group of lawmakers seeks UFO select committee
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'WITCH HUNT': @RepMattGaetz slams the Special Counsel's grand jury investigation into the former president as an 'attack' on our democracy.trib.al/ODHberk
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If you forgot about Allan, the times Ken seemed queer, or Barbie's sister who ...
 - The Wild Backstories Of Allan And All The Discontinued Barbie Dolls In 'Barbie'
The Wild Backstories Of Allan And All The Discontinued Barbie Dolls In 'Barbie'
Quick Glance: Greta Gerwig discovers memorable alt-rock song for Kens in 'Barbie'
  • Ryan Gosling initially felt self-conscious about performing the nostalgic hit.

  • The Barbies plan to reclaim Barbie Land from the Kens and the patriarchy.

  • The Kens perform a cover of the song 'Push' by the campfire, while the Barbies feign interest in other Kens.

  • Gosling's cover of 'Push' will also be featured on the soundtrack Barbie: The Album.
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"Matt Gaetz! I got you the underaged girl!" Michael Picard shouted as he interrupted the ...
 - Matt Gaetz Confronted With Sex Doll During Fundraising Event
Matt Gaetz Confronted With Sex Doll During Fundraising Event
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It’s not Barbie herself.
 - The Real Barbie of ‘Barbie’
The Real Barbie of ‘Barbie’
Quick Glance: 'Barbie' Triumphs Over 'Oppenheimer' at International Box Office
  • Greta Gerwig's very pink fantasy-comedy 'Barbie' collected a stunning $182 million at the international box office over the weekend, bringing its worldwide total to $337 million.

  • Meanwhile, Christopher Nolan's R-rated historical drama 'Oppenheimer' held its own, igniting to $93.7 million from ...
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Quick Glance: FBI Director Highlights Recruitment Despite Gaetz's Claim of Bureau's Unpopularity
  • Rep. Matt Gaetz claimed the bureau was more trusted under the notorious leadership of J. Edgar Hoover.

  • FBI Director Christopher Wray brags about bureau recruitment in response to Gaetz's inquiry about Americans' view of the FBI.
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The DOJ recently wrapped up a yearslong probe without bringing charges.
 - House Ethics Committee requests interviews, documents in reopened Gaetz probe
House Ethics Committee requests interviews, documents in reopened Gaetz probe
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Democrat Phil Ehr's campaign announcement highlighted his military service while attacking Scott for his ...
 - Rick Scott Faces New Challenger for Florida Senate Seat
Rick Scott Faces New Challenger for Florida Senate Seat
Quick Glance: Rick Scott faces Democratic challenger in Navy veteran Phil Ehr
  • Navy veteran and former congressional candidate Phil Ehr (D) announced that he's launching a Senate bid to take on Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) next year in Florida.

  • Ehr last ran for Congress in 2020 against Rep. Matt Gaetz in Florida's 1st Congressional District, losing by more than 30 points.

  • Scott campaign spokeswoman Priscilla Ivasco said, "It says everything you need to know about Chuck Schumer and the Florida Dems' recruitment efforts that the best they can do is a guy who lost a congressional race two cycles ago by 30 points."
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Five House Republican-backed initiatives to curtail aid to Ukraine using the annual Pentagon ...
 - Majority of Republicans vote down Greene, Gaetz Ukraine bills
Majority of Republicans vote down Greene, Gaetz Ukraine bills
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A top aide tried to use it to deflect a news story about a tangential development in one probe.
 - The Trumpworld ‘election interference’ argument is ridiculous
The Trumpworld ‘election interference’ argument is ridiculous
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“You are exhausting!” Democratic Rep. Steven Horsford lost his cool with Rep. Matt Gaetz.
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The GOP chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee voiced his concern Monday over the ...
 - Top Republican ‘very worried’ about GOP votes against Ukraine aid  
Top Republican ‘very worried’ about GOP votes against Ukraine aid  
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The Florida representative's amendment would have banned the American military from ...
 - Matt Gaetz Suffers Shock Bill Defeat as Nine Republicans Vote Against Him
Matt Gaetz Suffers Shock Bill Defeat as Nine Republicans Vote Against Him
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"I got news for McCarthy...over our dead bodies will you do anything to Matt Gaetz ...
 - Steve Bannon Issues Ominous Warning to Kevin McCarthy Over Matt Gaetz
Steve Bannon Issues Ominous Warning to Kevin McCarthy Over Matt Gaetz
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Republicans in the House of Representatives larded the National ...
 - Congress’ culture war carnival was bad, but GOP abandonment of Ukraine is worse | Editorial
Congress’ culture war carnival was bad, but GOP abandonment of Ukraine is worse | Editorial
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Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) said Monday he will co-sponsor a measure to block ...
 - Gaetz co-sponsoring measure to prevent Biden from sending cluster bombs to Ukraine
Gaetz co-sponsoring measure to prevent Biden from sending cluster bombs to Ukraine
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"Why would you pick Ukraine? Why not extend NATO to Russia and make it an anti-China alliance?" the GOP ...
 - Matt Gaetz Would Rather Have Russia Than Ukraine in NATO
Matt Gaetz Would Rather Have Russia Than Ukraine in NATO
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"Your inability to acknowledge that is deeply revealing about you." Rep. Matt Gaetz asked FBI Director Christopher Wray if he's ... Show more
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"I got news for McCarthy...over our dead bodies will you do anything to Matt Gaetz ...
 - Steve Bannon Issues Ominous Warning to Kevin McCarthy Over Matt Gaetz
Steve Bannon Issues Ominous Warning to Kevin McCarthy Over Matt Gaetz
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The House Freedom Caucus voted to remove Rep. Marjorie Taylor ...
 - Marjorie Taylor Greene ousted from conservative House Freedom Caucus, Republican lawmaker says
Marjorie Taylor Greene ousted from conservative House Freedom Caucus, Republican lawmaker says
Quick Glance: Marjorie Taylor Greene expelled from House Freedom Caucus
  • For the first time, a member has been expelled from the conservative Freedom Caucus.

  • The House Freedom Caucus voted for the removal of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene last month.

  • Greene's dispute with Rep. Lauren Boebert was a reason for the expulsion.

  • This is the first public confirmation of Greene's fate within the conservative group.
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While Rep. Matt Gaetz's amendment was voted down by a wide bipartisan margin ...
 - These 70 House Republicans voted to cut off all military aid to Ukraine
These 70 House Republicans voted to cut off all military aid to Ukraine
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House Republicans were 11 points less likely to object to the 2020 results with every ...
 - Corporate-backed GOPers less likely to object to 2020 election results
Corporate-backed GOPers less likely to object to 2020 election results
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Gaetz said that's why he's happy the fight is being led by two younger lawmakers, Reps ...
 - Matt Gaetz blames the 'gerontocracy' for stymieing psychedelics
Matt Gaetz blames the 'gerontocracy' for stymieing psychedelics
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Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has proposed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization ...
 - Gaetz suggests eliminating marijuana testing of service members
Gaetz suggests eliminating marijuana testing of service members