Matt Gaetz Archives - New Jersey Globe

Amid Menendez news, Congress is still hurtling towards a government shutdown

September 29, 2023 11:02 amSeptember 29, 2023 2:51 pm

In New Jersey, all the political oxygen this past week has been taken up by Senator Bob Menendez’s federal indictment and the ensuing political fallout. But in Washington, the Menendez news has had to play second fiddle to another story:...

Van Drew votes for amendment cutting off aid to Ukraine

July 13, 2023 7:39 pmJuly 14, 2023 2:41 pm

An amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) cutting off all military assistance to Ukraine failed overwhelmingly today, but it picked up one vote from a New Jersey congressman: Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-Dennis). “My concern is, we’ve spent...

McCarthy at last wins Speaker vote, with unwavering support from N.J. Republicans

January 7, 2023 12:34 am

House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-California) is at last House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-California), after a dramatic day of votes that lasted four days and went to a 15th ballot – longer than any Speaker election since 1859. McCarthy successfully...

Gaetz even less welcome in New Jersey after allegations of sexual relationship with minor, Murphy says

April 7, 2021 3:02 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy wants Rep. Matt Gaetz in the state even less than he did after the Florida Republican appeared maskless at a New York Young Republicans fundraiser where compliance with COVID-19 mitigation strategies was in short supply. “He’s less...

Governor slams Florida congressman for maskless event in Jersey City

December 4, 2020 2:12 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy excoriated Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and the New York Young Republican Club for crossing the Hudson to hold an event in Jersey City that flouted the state’s guidelines on masks and social distancing. “What a fool. He...