HOUSE ETHICS COMMITTEE

Dec 24 2024POLITICS

Supporters in Matt Gaetz's Old District Stand by Him Despite New Allegations

In the wake of new allegations against Congressman Matt Gaetz, some supporters in his former Florida district are backing him up. Sandra L. Atkinson, a former Republican Party chair from Okaloosa County, called Gaetz a "darn good congressman" and said he never let critics, whom she referred to as "haters, " distract him. Gaetz served the Florida Panhandle's First Dis...

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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

House Panel Flips Decision: Matt Gaetz Ethics Report to be Released

In a surprise turnaround, the House Ethics Committee has voted to make public its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz. This reverses a previous decision made in November, when the committee had voted along party lines to keep the report under wraps. The report, which concludes a long-running investigation into multiple allegations against Gaetz, is expected to be releas...

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Republicans Keep Gaetz Report Under Wraps: What's Next?

In a surprising move, Republicans on the House Ethics Committee voted against releasing an investigation report on Matt Gaetz. The panel, led by Republicans, decided to keep the report secret, even though Democrats and some Senate Republicans wanted it made public before Gaetz's confirmation hearing. This decision raises questions about what happens to the confidenti...

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Nov 19 2024POLITICS

Gaetz's Alleged Escapades: Sex, Drugs, and 'Pretty Woman'

In the midst of allegations about a relationship with a 17-year-old, new claims have surfaced about former Congressman Matt Gaetz. According to his attorney, Gaetz paid two women to travel to New York in 2019. They were supposed to have sex with him and then enjoy a show of their choice. The women allegedly exchanged text messages with Gaetz about these payments. Aft...

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