House Ethics Committee Republicans vote against releasing report on Matt Gaetz

Republicans on the House Ethics Committee voted against releasing a report on their investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who is nominated to be attorney general. No Republicans supported the Democrats' push to make the report public. Gaetz is actively seeking Senate support amid allegations of sexual misconduct. He met with Republican senators, who expressed mixed views on the scrutiny he faces, with some defending him against what they called a "lynch mob." The Senate Judiciary Committee's Democrats have requested the FBI's complete file on Gaetz's alleged misconduct. Some GOP senators want all information before deciding on his confirmation, while others believe he can effectively serve as attorney general despite the allegations.