The House Ethics Committee unexpectedly voted to release findings from its investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against former Rep. Matt Gaetz. Gaetz, who recently withdrew after being nominated as Attorney General, denied the allegations, which involve paying for sex with a minor. Gatez also reacted to the news of the secret vote to release the report.
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