OnPolitics: DOJ drops sex-trafficking investigation into Matt Gaetz

Rep. Matt Gaetz has been under investigation for several years for allegedly having sexual relations with a 17-year-old girl.

Read in browser Read in browser On Politics Wed Feb 15 2023 Hey, OnPolitics readers! Remember that Justice Department sex-trafficking investigation into Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz? Well, the DOJ formally decided not to charge him Wednesday, according to Gaetz's lawyers.  The Florida lawmaker has been under investigation for several years for allegedly having sexual relations with a 17-year-old girl and allegedly paying her to travel with him. The investigation into Gaetz was followed the arrest of former Florida tax collector Joel Greenberg, a family friend of the lawmaker, who was sentenced to 11 years in prison for sex trafficking of a minor and additional offense.  The 40-year-old lawmaker has strongly denied those allegations and said he cooperated with the federal investigation.  💼 Read more: Justice Department drops sex-trafficking probe of Rep. Matt Gaetz without charges, lawyers say 🏃 And to jog your memory: Federal investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz is focused on cash payments to women, report says 🎤 In other news:Republican Nikki Haley calls for 'a new generation' - preferably her - in her first 2024 campaign rally What else is going on in Washington?  Short dispatches from today's live blog for the political news enthusiast: • The GOP-led House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed top executives of five tech companies to ask about interactions with the government and alleged suppression of conservatives. • Mike Pence in Iowa: The former vice president kicks off presidential activity in Iowa as the state gears up for its traditional first-in-the-nation GOP caucuses in early 2024. This on the same day former GOP South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley made her candidacy official. • Assault weapons ban: President Joe Biden renewed calls to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines following the deadly Michigan State University shooting.  🚨Stay updated: Follow along for the day's biggest headlines with our live blog, which is updated in real-time. 📨 Sign up for this newsletter: Get OnPolitics in your inbox Guns: Courts grapple with who can be denied Second Amendment rights Pot smokers? Nonviolent felons? After the Supreme Court's landmark ruling on the Second Amendment, lower courts are examining laws on gun possession. READ MORE Why Biden won't stop talking about Social Security and Medicare President Joe Biden's focus on Social Security and Medicare bolsters his blue-collar message ahead of an expected 2024 campaign announcements. READ MORE Possible lies in Trump GA probe raise more questions in closely watched inquiry The Georgia grand jury that investigated former President Donald Trump reported concerns witnesses "may have lied under oath," according to judge. READ MORE Are GOP spending cuts likely as debt ceiling deadline approaches? Even with an aggressive approach, Congress will have trouble trimming more than $50 billion as social security and Medicare are protected. READ MORE Social Security payments, loans at risk: CBO's new debt limit date The U.S. will hit its debt limit and run out of borrowing power sooner this summer, the Congressional Budget Office said. Social Security is at risk. READ MORE In hearing on Fentanyl trafficking, Senators hope to sound alarm bell Lawmakers are seeking ways to stem the flow of fentanyl into the country as most of the fentanyl in the country is being trafficked into the U.S. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback