US President-elect Donald Trump has selected veteran prosecutor Pam Bondi as his new nominee for attorney general, following the withdrawal of Matt Gaetz from consideration.

The US House Ethics Committee met Wednesday as calls intensify for the release of its investigation into Matt Gaetz over alleged sexual misconduct and drug use, News.az reports citing BBC.

Elon Musk has called the sexual assault allegations made against Matt Gaetz "worth less than nothing" amid fierce debate about whether the former Florida congressman should be confirmed as attorney general, News.az reports citing News Week.