Inside the ethics report into Matt Gaetz

Monday, December 23, 2024

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A bombshell report into allegations that Matt Gaetz paid for sex, used illicit drugs and abused the power of his office has been released, Joe Biden commuted the sentences of federal death row prisoners, and Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to murder charges in New York City.

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1 | Illegal drugs and sex with a minor: The allegations against Matt Gaetz revealed in explosive report

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2 | Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to state terror and murder charges in Manhattan court

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3 | Biden cheered by Democrats and civil rights groups for commuting dozens of death row sentences

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4 | What we know about Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni over his alleged 'smear' campaign

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5 | Where's Santa? Here's how to track his journey this Christmas Eve

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The IRS found "many eligible taxpayers" did not claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns, a credit for taxpayers who didn't receive at least one stimulus payment — also known as Economic Impact Payments — that went out during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The total cost of these payments will be about $2.4 billion. While many factors determine how much money a taxpayer will receive, the checks will reach up to $1,400.

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President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 people incarcerated on death row for federal charges. They will now serve life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY

"Once released, the damage to Plaintiff's reputation and professional standing would be immediate, severe and irreversible."

Attorneys for Matt Gaetz filed a federal lawsuit to try to block the release of the House Ethics Committee's report into allegations of sexual misconduct.

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