Matt Gaetz withdraws from attorney general nomination as Trump cabinet faces scrutiny

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration for attorney general, citing concerns that his nomination was distracting from the Trump administration's transition efforts. He faced investigations over allegations of drug use and sexual misconduct, which he denies. Meanwhile, Pete Hegseth, nominated for defense secretary, is under scrutiny due to a police report about a 2017 sexual assault allegation. Hegseth maintains the encounter was consensual and claims he was cleared of any wrongdoing. President-elect Trump has also announced new cabinet appointments, naming Matthew Whitaker and Peter Hoekstra as ambassadors to NATO and Canada, respectively. This follows earlier nominations of Linda McMahon, Dr. Mehmet Oz, and Howard Lutnick.