Senate Republicans seek access to House ethics probe of Matt Gaetz following Attorney General nomination

Senate Republicans are seeking access to a House Ethics Committee investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., following his nomination as Attorney General by president-elect Donald Trump. Gaetz resigned from the House, ending the ethics probe into allegations of sex trafficking and drug use. Senators, including John Cornyn, emphasize the need for relevant information before the confirmation hearing. Cornyn mentioned the possibility of a subpoena to obtain the ethics report. The House Ethics Committee's planned meeting to discuss Gaetz's case remains uncertain. Some Republican senators are cautious about Gaetz's nomination. While Sen. Tommy Tuberville expressed support for Gaetz, others, like Sen. Tom Cotton, declined to comment. The scrutiny surrounding Gaetz's nomination is expected to be significant.