Tag: Ethics
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House Ethics Committee member unpacks meeting on Gaetz report
House Ethics Committee member unpacks meeting on Gaetz report – CBS News Watch CBS News The House Ethics Committee will reconvene the first week of December to discuss its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz. Democratic Rep. Mark DeSaulnier of California, a member of the committee, joins “America Decides” to discuss what happened in their…
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What happens next to the House Ethics Committee’s Gaetz report
What happens next to the House Ethics Committee’s Gaetz report – CBS News Watch CBS News The House Ethics Committee did not reach an agreement on whether to release its report about former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Wednesday. Politico congressional reporter Olivia Beavers has more on the report’s future and Gaetz’s meeting with Senate lawmakers.…
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Rep. Wild discusses outcome of ethics meeting over Gaetz report
Rep. Wild discusses outcome of ethics meeting over Gaetz report – CBS News Watch CBS News Democratic Rep. Susan Wild of Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Ethics Committee, spoke to reporters Wednesday following the panel’s meeting about the investigation into Matt Gaetz. She said that chairman Michael Guest implied that there was an agreement…
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House Ethics Committee will keep Matt Gaetz report under wraps
Washington — The House Ethics committee, meeting to consider the release of a report on its investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, did not reach an agreement on Wednesday afternoon, the committee chairman said. The meeting came one week after the Florida Republican resigned from Congress following President-elect Donald Trump’s decision to select him for…
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Trump reportedly stalling presidential transition process over ethics pledge
Trump reportedly stalling presidential transition process over ethics pledge – CBS News Watch CBS News There are several reports that President-elect Donald Trump has not yet submitted a legally required ethics pledge vowing to avoid conflicts of interest after taking the oath of office. According to the Presidential Transition Act, this pledge was required to…
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House ethics panel to meet amid push for Gaetz report release
House ethics panel to meet amid push for Gaetz report release – CBS News Watch CBS News At least two of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks are involved in controversy. Now there are questions about whether Matt Gaetz and Pete Hegseth have the support to get confirmed for their intended roles. CBS News congressional correspondent…
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GOP Rep. French Hill says it’s up to House Ethics Committee to decide on releasing Gaetz report
GOP Rep. French Hill says it’s up to House Ethics Committee to decide on releasing Gaetz report – CBS News Watch CBS News Rep. French Hill, Republican of Arkansas, tells “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that “the decision is theirs” about whether the House Ethics Committee should release their report on former Rep. Matt…
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Johnson says releasing Gaetz ethics report would “open up a Pandora’s box”
Johnson says releasing Gaetz ethics report would “open up a Pandora’s box” – CBS News Watch CBS News House Speaker Mike Johnson said he is going to “strongly request” that the House Ethics Committee not issue a report on sexual misconduct and obstruction allegations against former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who has been tapped by President-elect…
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Woman told House Ethics Committee she saw Gaetz having sex with a minor
A woman who attended a 2017 party with former Rep. Matt Gaetz told the House Ethics Committee she witnessed the then-recently elected congressman having sex with a minor, according to her attorney. The woman’s attorney, Joel Leppard, released a statement on Friday, calling on the committee to release the findings of its yearslong review of…
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Speaker Johnson says it’s not “appropriate” to release House Ethics report on Matt Gaetz
Speaker Johnson says it’s not “appropriate” to release House Ethics report on Matt Gaetz – CBS News Watch CBS News House Speaker Mike Johnson says he would “strongly request” that the House Ethics Committee withhold a potentially damaging report on its investigation into whether former Rep. Matt Gaetz engaged in sexual misconduct, illicit drug use…