House Ethics Committee to Discuss Gaetz Report

The House Ethics Committee is set to meet to discuss whether to release its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who has been nominated by President-elect Trump for attorney general. Despite Gaetz's resignation from Congress, which removes him from the committee's jurisdiction, there is bipartisan pressure for the report to be made public as it may influence Senate confirmation hearings. House Speaker Mike Johnson has expressed opposition to releasing the report, citing concerns about setting a precedent for former lawmakers. Some Republican senators argue that the report should be available to assess Gaetz's fitness for the AG position, while others, including Sen. Lisa Murkowski, have questioned the seriousness of his nomination. The Ethics Committee's meeting comes after a canceled session where a vote on the report was anticipated, leaving uncertainty about its next steps. Allegations against Gaetz include serious accusations of misconduct, which have led to calls for transparency from those connected to the investigation.