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Over the past few days, Vance has organized discussions between Trump’s defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, and various senators to facilitate Gaetz’s confirmation process after encountering resistance. Recently, Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn expressed her support for Gaetz following a positive meeting, indicating that he may be gaining traction among undecided senators.
Ethics Committee Stalemate
The House Ethics Committee, evenly split between Republicans and Democrats, recently found itself in a deadlock regarding a report detailing allegations of Gaetz's sexual misconduct and drug use, which he denies. With no consensus reached, further meetings are scheduled to continue this deliberation after the Thanksgiving break.