GOP senators split on ethics report for Gaetz as Trump urges swift confirmation process

Republican senators are divided over the ethics report concerning Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general. While some senators want access to the report, others support House Speaker Mike Johnson's request to keep it private. Gaetz faces allegations of misconduct and has resigned from the House. Senators are discussing how to handle his confirmation process, with some emphasizing the need for transparency and traditional background checks, which Trump’s transition team has not yet agreed to. The situation highlights tensions between the Senate, House, and Trump as they prepare for the upcoming confirmation hearings. Senators are under pressure to quickly confirm Trump's nominees while ensuring proper vetting procedures are followed.