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

Republican senators are divided over whether to demand the release of an ethics report on Matt Gaetz, Trump's pick for attorney general. Some senators want to see the report, while others support House Speaker Mike Johnson's request to keep it private. Gaetz faces allegations of misconduct, which he denies. His controversial nomination has made many Republicans uneasy, and they are concerned about the traditional confirmation process being bypassed as Trump pressures them for quick approvals. Senators plan to begin confirmation hearings after taking the majority in January. However, the lack of standard background checks raises questions about how thoroughly they can vet Gaetz and other nominees.