Gaetz resigns from Congress as senators seek access to ethics report that could affect attorney general nomination

Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress on Thursday, a day after being nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for attorney general. Senators are now pushing for access to a House Ethics Committee report that could impact his confirmation chances. Despite the committee chair's insistence on confidentiality, past cases show that reports can be released even after a member resigns. In 1987, a report on former Rep. Bill Boner was made public after his resignation. Gaetz has faced scrutiny since a 2021 investigation linked him to a sex trafficking case involving a former associate. Although the investigation was closed, the Senate Judiciary Committee will review his nomination, which requires majority approval for confirmation.