Congress

Matt Gaetz Probe Now Looking at Sexual Misconduct, Drug Claims

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The House Ethics Committee began investigating Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) in April 2021 after allegations surfaced about the congressman paying for sex with teenagers.

Owen Lavine
Owen Lavine 

Breaking News Intern

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL)
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Owen Lavine

Owen Lavine

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