Gaetz Resigns Amidst Controversy Over Trump's Cabinet Picks

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has resigned from Congress just before a key House Ethics Committee meeting on its investigation into him, which included allegations of sex trafficking and bribery. His resignation halts the committee's probe, as it lacks jurisdiction over former members. This move coincides with former President Trump's announcement of Gaetz as his nominee for attorney general, a decision that has shocked many Republicans. House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that Gaetz's resignation was intended to expedite the process of filling his seat, crucial for maintaining the GOP's slim majority.