House panel investigates Matt Gaetz over payments to women linked to sexual misconduct

The House Ethics Committee is investigating former Rep. Matt Gaetz for sexual misconduct. Records show he paid over $10,000 to two women, with some payments linked to sex. Gaetz denies the allegations and resigned last week. The committee is set to vote on releasing its findings. Some Republican senators are skeptical about Gaetz's nomination as attorney general due to the ongoing investigation. They have expressed interest in accessing the committee's report. Gaetz has requested a public hearing to defend himself against the accusations. He maintains that the allegations are false and that he was never charged with a crime after a Justice Department investigation.