The president-elect's daughter-in-law had been spoken of as a replacement for Senator Marco Rubio.

Musk and Trump quickly derailed a stopgap spending bill, showing their power before the president-elect even takes office.

The report follows a years-long investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use, which Gaetz denies.

Many of the president-elect's former critics and adversaries have made overtures since his election victory.

She told centre-right politicians in Washington she loved the title, even though it was meant to be an insult.

The nomination stunned Washington, triggering a political rollercoaster that turned into a bumpy ride for Trump's transition team.

Public pressure is growing to release a congressional ethics report into Gaetz's conduct.