House Ethics Committee to release report on its Matt Gaetz investigation

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December 19, 2024

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House Ethics Committee to release report on its Matt Gaetz investigation

The committee’s yearslong investigation included looking into allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use against Gaetz, a top Donald Trump ally. The House Ethics Committee has voted to publicly release a report detailing the findings of an investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., two sources familiar with the matter told NBC News — a reversal from last month when the panel deadlocked on whether to publish the report.

The report is expected to be made public as soon as this week, after the House finishes its final business of the year: voting to keep the government open.

Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to TikTok ban

The law is set to go into effect on Jan. 19, and the court will not block it while the case is being considered. The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would take up TikTok's appeal challenging a federal law that could ban the popular social media app by next month.

The court acted just a day after TikTok filed its appeal and will hear oral arguments on Jan. 10 before issuing a decision on whether to put the law on hold.

American Sports & Culture

Pérez leaves Red Bull; Lawson set to take over

Sergio Pérez and Red Bull have agreed to part ways, bringing an end to the Mexican driver's stint with the Formula 1 team.

Bucks win NBA Cup but leave champagne on ice

The Bucks beat the Thunder in a dominant showing to win the NBA Cup but left the champagne provided by the league untouched, opting instead for a low-key locker room scene.

Vini after The Best win: They tried to diminish me

Vinícius Júnior hit back at his critics after winning FIFA's The Best men's player of the year award on Tuesday, accusing his detractors of trying to "invalidate" and "diminish" him.

American Business & Markets

Mortgage demand drops for the first time in 5 weeks, after interest rates rise

Total application volume fell 0.7% compared with the previous week, according to the MBA's seasonally adjusted index. That was the first decline in five weeks.

Trump's pick to lead NASA made a big bet on crypto while going to space on the side

Before being chosen by President-elect Trump to lead NASA, Jared Isaacman guided his payments company Shift4 into the crypto market.

U.S. auto sales next year expected to be best since 2019

S&P Global, Edmunds and Cox Automotive expect new auto sales to increase year over year by 2.5% or less to achieve the industry's best results since 2019.