Matt Gaetz Nomination as Attorney General Sends Shock Waves Through D.C.

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🗓️ 14 November 2024

⏱️ 12 minutes

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P.M. Edition for Nov. 14. WSJ reporter Alex Leary discusses the political fallout from President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz. And the Journal’s Ryan Dubé explains how China has capitalized on the U.S. indifference in Latin America. Plus, it’s not a joke: satirical publication the Onion is buying right-wing conspiracy website Infowars. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Snakes, zombies, public speaking, the list of fears is endless.
0:04.8	But the real danger is in your hand when you're behind the wheel.
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0:11.4	Eyes forward. Don't drive distracted.
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0:18.4	U.S. Congressman Matt Gates' nomination for Attorney General sends shockwaves through D.C.
0:24.7	And how America's indifference towards Latin America left a door open for China.
0:30.3	Over the last several years, the U.S. have seen Latin America more as a source of problems affecting the U.S.
0:35.4	Whereas China sees Latin America as more of an opportunity for commerce, for trade, for investments.
0:42.2	Plus, Disney's strategy for a post-Cable future.
0:46.4	It's Thursday, November 14th.
0:48.5	I'm Tracy Hunt for the Wall Street Journal.
0:50.8	This is the PM edition of What's News, the top headlines and business stories that
0:55.2	move the world today.
1:01.4	President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Matt Gates for U.S. Attorney General
1:05.8	is sending shockwaves through Washington.
1:13.0	Hallison's Senate lawmakers were visibly surprised by the nomination, and some senators, whose
1:18.4	job it is to hold hearings and confirm nominees, openly questioned whether Gates could be
1:23.3	confirmed. Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine said she was shocked at the news, while Alaska
1:29.8	Senator Lisa Murkowski said she didn't consider Gates to be a, quote, serious candidate.
1:41.3	WSJ reporter Alex Leary joins us now.
1:45.2	Alex, why was this pick such a surprise?
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