House Vote Looms on Gaetz Ethics Report

The House Ethics Committee is under pressure to release its report on allegations of misconduct against former Rep. Matt Gaetz, following his nomination as attorney general by President-elect Trump. Republicans and Democrats are divided on the issue, with Democrats like Rep. Sean Casten and Rep. Steve Cohen pushing for public disclosure through privileged resolutions. Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republicans argue against setting a precedent by releasing reports after a member resigns, as Gaetz did. The Committee has not reached an agreement on the release but plans to reconvene in December. The report is rumored to contain serious allegations, including sexual misconduct, which Gaetz denies. The situation is complicated by the political implications for Gaetz's confirmation and the precedent it might set for future cases.