House Ethics Committee Republicans delay release of report on Matt Gaetz investigation

Republicans on the House Ethics Committee voted against releasing a report on their investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who is nominated for attorney general. The decision was made during a closed-door meeting and will be reconsidered on December 5. Gaetz faces allegations of sexual misconduct but has denied any wrongdoing. The committee completed the report, but no consensus was reached on releasing it, with the vote falling along party lines. Senate Republicans are preparing for Gaetz's confirmation hearings, with some expressing support for him. Meanwhile, Democrats are requesting the FBI's complete file on the allegations against Gaetz as part of their scrutiny of his nomination.