GOP senators split on ethics report as Trump pushes for quick confirmation of Gaetz

Republican senators are divided over the confirmation of former Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general. Some want access to an ethics report regarding Gaetz, while others support House Speaker Mike Johnson's stance against its release. Gaetz faces allegations of misconduct but denies them. Senators are concerned about the traditional confirmation process, including background checks, as Trump pressures them for quick approvals of his Cabinet picks. The Senate plans to begin hearings on January 3, with confirmation votes after Trump's inauguration on January 20. The lack of a standard vetting process raises questions among senators about how to proceed with Gaetz and other controversial nominees.