Woman testifies to House Ethics Committee about alleged encounter involving Gaetz and minor

A woman testified to the House Ethics Committee that she witnessed Matt Gaetz having sex with a minor at a party in Orlando in 2017, according to her lawyer. Gaetz, who recently resigned from Congress, denies all allegations. The House Ethics Committee's investigation into Gaetz was deferred in 2021 but reauthorized in 2023. It is unclear how the committee's report will proceed now that Gaetz has resigned. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to request that the committee not release its report, citing protocol concerns. The Senate is expected to vote on Gaetz's confirmation as attorney general, though a recess appointment is possible.