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

Republican senators are split on how to handle the confirmation of former Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general. Some want access to a House ethics report on Gaetz, while others support House Speaker Mike Johnson's request to keep it private. Gaetz faces allegations of misconduct and has been unpopular within the GOP. His nomination has raised concerns among senators about the traditional confirmation process, including background checks, which Trump’s transition team may not fully support. Senate leaders plan to begin confirmation hearings after Republicans take the majority in January. They emphasize the need for transparency, but the process may be complicated by Trump's push for quick approvals of his Cabinet picks.