'Butterfly effect': Report details how Gaetz probe ties into McCarthy ouster

After months of Democratic — and some Republican — lawmakers' urging the House Ethics Committee to release its investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz's (R-FL) alleged sexual misconduct, the committee released the report on Monday.

While the committee's report "found evidence that Gaetz paid thousands of dollars for sex; violated Florida’s statutory rape law; used cocaine, ecstasy and marijuana illegally; violated the rule on accepting gifts from lobbyists; gave friends special privileges...