Speaker Johnson requests House Ethics Committee to withhold Gaetz investigation report

House Speaker Mike Johnson has requested that the House Ethics Committee not release its investigation results into former Rep. Matt Gaetz. This request comes as Gaetz is nominated for attorney general by President-elect Donald Trump, despite senators seeking access to the report. Johnson's stance marks a shift from his earlier comments, where he suggested a hands-off approach. Traditionally, the Ethics Committee operates independently, and reports are rarely released after a member's resignation. Senators from both parties are pressing for the report to vet Gaetz's nomination. The Ethics Committee is under pressure as it considers its investigation into allegations against Gaetz, who has denied any wrongdoing.