Ethics Panel Flips: Gaetz Report Gets Green Light

In a surprising twist, the House Ethics Committee quietly voted to release a report on former Representative Matt Gaetz's conduct. This decision, which happened this month, follows a previous refusal to make the report public. The committee's vote allows the report to be released after Congress wraps up its work this week and members head back to their districts. This turnaround occurred just weeks after House Republicans stopped a Democratic attempt to force the report's release. Instead, they sent the matter back to the Ethics Committee for further review. The debate over the report heated up after President-elect Donald J. Trump picked Gaetz to lead the Justice Department. This choice sparked concern among lawmakers from both parties due to serious allegations against Gaetz. The Ethics Committee's decision to release the report could shed light on the allegations and the political dynamics at play. It's a reminder that even in the final days of a Congressional session, significant decisions can still be made behind closed doors.