Republican leaders urge House Ethics Committee to release report on Matt Gaetz
Prominent Republican leaders are urging the House Ethics Committee to release its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz. This follows Gaetz's resignation after being nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for attorney general, which ended the committee's jurisdiction over him. Senate Democrats and Republicans, including Sen. Dick Durbin and Sen. John Cornyn, are pressing for access to the report, citing its potential relevance to Gaetz's confirmation hearings. The House Ethics Committee was nearing the end of its investigation into allegations against Gaetz when he resigned. House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed surprise at the committee's possible report release. Meanwhile, some Republican senators have indicated concerns about Gaetz's nomination, with former Speaker Kevin McCarthy stating that Gaetz is unlikely to be confirmed.