House Ethics Committee keeps report on Matt Gaetz investigation confidential

The House Ethics Committee has decided not to release a report on allegations against Matt Gaetz, who is nominated for attorney general. House Speaker Mike Johnson had requested the report remain confidential, while some Republican senators want access to it. The committee investigated claims of drug use, sexual misconduct, and misuse of campaign funds against Gaetz. Although the Justice Department previously dropped a related investigation, Democrats argue the report contains important information for senators considering his nomination. Senate Democrats have requested the FBI's full file on Gaetz as part of the confirmation process. Concerns about his candidacy have been raised by several Republican senators, complicating his path to confirmation.