House Republicans Block Release of Matt Gaetz Ethics Report

The Ethics Committee report on sexual misconduct and drug use allegations against the former congressman remains sealed following a near party-line vote.

The House voted 206-198 to send the Ethics Committee's report on Matt Gaetz back to the panel, effectively preventing its release for now.
Gaetz, who resigned from Congress last month, has been under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct, drug use, and obstruction of a House probe, all of which he denies.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican leaders argued against releasing the report, citing tradition and the lack of jurisdiction over former members.
Democrats pushed for transparency, citing past instances where ethics reports on former members were made public, but only one Republican, Rep. Tom McClintock, supported the effort.
The Ethics Committee remains deadlocked on the matter, with no timeline for a decision on whether the report will eventually be released.