Trump nominates Gaetz for Attorney General as ethics report looms

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz has been nominated by President-elect Trump to be Attorney General, but his past is under scrutiny. The House Ethics Committee is reportedly finalizing a report on allegations of misconduct against Gaetz, which he stopped cooperating with earlier this year. Since Gaetz has resigned from Congress, the Ethics Committee may not have the authority to release its findings. However, there are mechanisms in place that could allow the Senate Judiciary Committee to access the report as it reviews Gaetz's nomination. Some lawmakers, including Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin, have expressed the need for the Ethics Committee's report to assess Gaetz's fitness for the Attorney General position. The situation remains contentious, with potential implications for both parties as they navigate the confirmation process.