Controversy Unfolds: House Ethics Committee Targets Matt Gaetz

The House Ethics Committee is poised to release a report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, scrutinizing allegations of misconduct. This marks a rare move as Gaetz, who resigned from Congress, contests the report's legitimacy through legal action, citing jurisdictional overreach and violation of rights.

The House Ethics Committee is set to unveil its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, following a protracted investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use during his tenure. The disclosure follows a bipartisan panel decision, with a Republican joining Democrats to release the findings.

Gaetz, who has denied the accusations, filed a lawsuit seeking to block the report's publication, citing potential defamation and jurisdictional overreach. His legal challenge argues that as a private citizen, the committee lacks authority over him.

The report's release raises questions about congressional power limits and ethical transparency, as Democrats push for accountability post-resignation. The Ethics Committee's actions underscore tensions surrounding the Gaetz investigation, intensifying with his brief nomination as attorney general.

(With inputs from agencies.)