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Read the full Matt Gaetz ethics report
The House Ethics Committee has released its long-awaited report on allegations of misconduct by former Rep. Matt Gaetz. Read the full report here.
6 key takeaways from the Matt Gaetz ethics report
The House Ethics Committee released its highly anticipated report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, detailing allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use and obstruction. He denies wrongdoing.
Gaetz ethics report says his drug use, sex with a minor violated state laws
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
What's in the Matt Gaetz House ethics report?
Just before leaving Washington, D.C., for the holidays, the House Ethics Committee released a long-awaited and damning report on the conduct of former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz. Scott MacFarlane has the latest from Capitol Hill.
Sean Casten reacts to Gaetz ethics report
On Monday morning, the public got its first look into the House Ethics Committee's findings on former Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, a Republican. Democratic Rep. Sean Casten of Illinois, who had been pushing for the report's release, joins CBS News with his reaction.
Breaking down the Gaetz House Ethics report
On Monday, the House Ethics Committee released its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican. Congressional investigators say they found substantial evidence President-elect Donald Trump's initial pick for attorney general paid multiple women for sex, including a minor. Gaetz denies any wrongdoing. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Legal analysis of ethics report on Matt Gaetz
The House Ethics Committee on Monday released its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz. Among the findings is evidence that Gaetz had used illegal drugs and paid for sex with a 17-year-old. Gaetz has denied the allegations. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has a look at the report.
Ethics report: Gaetz paid for sex with minor
The House Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz says it found evidence the former congressman paid for sex with a 17-year-old girl and used illegal drugs, according to a final draft of the comprehensive investigative report obtained by CBS News. Gaetz has denied the allegations. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
House Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz
CBS News has obtained a final draft of the House Ethics Committee report on former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz. The findings in the report allege Gaetz had sex with a minor, engaged in illicit drug use and violated multiple state laws while in office. Gaetz has denied all wrongdoing.
House Ethics Committee expected to release Matt Gaetz report on Monday
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
Inside Congress' short-term funding bill
For the second time in three months, Congress is facing a fast-approaching deadline to pass a short-term funding bill to prevent a government shutdown. President-elect Donald Trump and some other Republican lawmakers have spoken out against it. Meanwhile, Trump has suggested that members of the now-disbanded House Jan. 6 committee should be criminally targetted. CBS News' Hunter Woodall and Ed O'Keefe have more details.
Future of government spending deal unclear
House of Representatives members have been told there will be no more votes Wednesday night after President-elect Donald Trump announced his opposition to House Speaker Mike Johnson's spending plan. That means lawmakers will not vote Wednesday on the continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown. Dave Weigel, politics reporter for Semafor, and Juliegrace Brufke, senior political reporter for The Daily Beast, join "America Decides" to discuss.
More on vote to release Gaetz report
Two Republicans voted to release the House Ethics Committee report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, sources familiar with the decision tell CBS News. Taurean Small reports.
Behind decision to release Gaetz report
The House Ethics Committee's decision to release a report on former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's alleged misconduct is a turn from what was initially determined by lawmakers who make up the group. CBS News' Taurean Small explains.
Deal in Congress to avert government shutdown
Lawmakers struck a deal on Capitol Hill to fund the government that includes disaster funding and points on health care and price transparency. Molly Ball, a senior political correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more on the stopgap measure. Also, the House Ethics Committee quietly voted to release the report on findings regarding former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's alleged misconduct.
House committee votes to release Gaetz report
The House Ethics Committee has quietly voted to release its report on allegations of sexual misconduct by former Rep. Matt Gaetz. CBS News political reporter Taurean Small has more.
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Live updates as 3 million Epstein files released by DOJ
The Justice Department released more new documents today from the Jeffrey Epstein files, more than a month after DOJ's original deadline to do so.
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Senate begins votes on funding package with shutdown deadline hours away
Dozens of federal agencies are set to see their funding lapse at midnight as senators work to finalize a deal on a package of spending bills.
Catherine O'Hara, "Beetlejuice" and "Home Alone" star, dies at 71
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Journalist Don Lemon arrested after protest at Minnesota church
Don Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents in Los Angeles, where had been covering the Grammy Awards, his attorney said.
"Dances With Wolves" actor Nathan Chasing Horse convicted of sexual assault
A Nevada jury convicted "Dances With Wolves" actor Nathan Chasing Horse of multiple charges of sexually assaulting a minor.
Greg Biffle wasn't flying plane before crash that killed him and 6 others, NTSB says
Federal safety officials have concluded that retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was not flying his jet when it crashed last month in North Carolina, killing him and six others.
FBI now leading investigation into fatal shooting of Alex Pretti
The FBI is now leading the investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minnesota.
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President Trump dominates red carpet chatter at "Melania" premiere
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"Dances With Wolves" actor Nathan Chasing Horse convicted of sexual assault
A Nevada jury convicted "Dances With Wolves" actor Nathan Chasing Horse of multiple charges of sexually assaulting a minor.
Greg Biffle wasn't flying plane before crash that killed him and 6 others, NTSB says
Federal safety officials have concluded that retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was not flying his jet when it crashed last month in North Carolina, killing him and six others.
3 key questions for investors about Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh
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Patients are being hit with this surprise fee just for seeing their doc
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3 key questions for investors about Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh
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A new $45 fee for travelers without Real IDs goes into effect Feb. 1
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Saks to shutter most Saks Off 5th stores as bankrupt retailer cuts costs
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What Kevin Warsh as new Federal Reserve chair could mean for the economy
The president is turning to a former Fed official as his nominee to replace outgoing Chair Jerome Powell.
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Live updates as 3 million Epstein files released by DOJ
The Justice Department released more new documents today from the Jeffrey Epstein files, more than a month after DOJ's original deadline to do so.
President Trump dominates red carpet chatter at "Melania" premiere
For those wondered if President Trump would give up the spotlight and let the first lady field all reporter questions at the premiere of her film "Melania" Thursday night, the answer was no.
Justice Department will probe Alex Pretti's killing in civil rights investigation
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Department of Justice is participating in a civil rights investigation into the death of Alex Pretti, who was shot and killed by two Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis amid a federal immigration crackdown.
DOJ releasing more than 3 million pages of Jeffrey Epstein records
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is releasing millions more records related to its probe into Jeffrey Epstein.
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Patients are being hit with this surprise fee just for seeing their doc
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Life expectancy in U.S. hit record high of 79 years in 2024, CDC says
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
Gerber recalls some arrowroot biscuits over potential plastic, paper pieces
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South Carolina measles outbreak now larger than Texas' in 2025, new data shows
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Iranians are anxious, but some hope Trump will "fulfill his promise"
Many people in Tehran and Tel Aviv are worried that Trump will make good on his threats to attack Iran again, but for some, it's fear laced with hope.
Son of Norway crown princess to stand trial for allegedly raping 4 women
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Shark kills 13-year-old boy at popular beach in Brazil
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Quieter night in Ukraine as Trump says Putin agreed to pause strikes
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Remains, jacket found over 2 years after woman vanished in wilderness
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Catherine O'Hara, "Beetlejuice" and "Home Alone" star, dies at 71
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Uber looks to cash in on self-driving cars — but not by driving them
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This month, Google launched a suite of new features for Gmail. Google's AI assistant, Gemini, can now filter through junk, summarize an inbox and even help users write emails. Blake Barnes, Gmail vice president of product, joins CBS News to discuss.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Analysts say Starlink may have guided Russian drones into a Ukrainian train
As Ukraine accuses Russia of terrorism with a deadly strike on a train, some defense analysts believe Elon Musk's Starlink may have guided the killer drones.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
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DOJ releases new batch of Epstein files
The Justice Department is releasing more than 3 million pages related to its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports. Then, journalist Barry Levine, who has covered Epstein for years, joins with analysis.
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DOJ releases more Epstein files
The Justice Department released more than 3 million pages from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation files. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
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DOJ releases more Jeffrey Epstein files
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced on Friday the release of millions of pages from files related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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Senate Democrats struck a deal with the White House late Thursday on a funding deal ahead of the government shutdown deadline, but the upper chamber has yet to hold a vote to pass the package. CBS News' Nikole Killion has the latest.
Breaking down latest Epstein files release
The Justice Department on Friday began releasing more than 3 million records related to the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.
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Journalist and former CNN anchor Don Lemon is expected to make his first court appearance on Friday in Los Angeles after his overnight arrest by federal agents following his coverage of an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
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President Trump on Friday announced former Fed Gov. Kevin Warsh as his pick to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down Warsh's experience.