Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration for Attorney General after CNN reported new details of his alleged sexual misconduct involving a 17-year-old, including a threesome. Gaetz cited the distraction his confirmation process was causing as the reason for his withdrawal. The House Ethics Committee and the Department of Justice have investigated the allegations, but no charges were filed. Gaetz has denied all allegations, and President-elect Donald Trump expressed support for Gaetz's decision to step down.
CNN investigates the obstruction of aid delivery to Gaza by Israeli authorities, revealing a pattern of hindrance despite urgent humanitarian needs. This comes as 104 civilians have been killed while attempting to access food aid trucks, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza.
A grandmother named Hala Khreis was shot and killed while holding her grandson's hand as social media videos show Palestinians in Gaza being shot while waving white flags and trying to flee, sparking outrage and raising questions about the IDF's tactics in Gaza. The IDF declined to meet with CNN and has not issued a statement about CNN's investigation.
A CNN investigation has raised questions about Greek authorities' claim that a fishing trawler carrying migrants refused rescue before capsizing, killing hundreds in one of the worst disasters of its kind. The investigation gathered testimony and video footage showing migrants waiting before the ill-fated voyage, raising doubts about the official account.
