The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into allegations that Republican Rep. Max Miller may have engaged in domestic violence or drug use. The announcement comes as President Trump and White House officials are hoping Miller will immediately exit his congressional race in Ohio, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.
Miller, an embattled GOP congressman, has not publicly responded to the Ethics Committee's probe or the reported pressure to end his reelection bid. The ethics investigation is separate from the political concerns raised by administration officials, who reportedly believe Miller should step aside.
CBS News, citing multiple U.S. officials, reported that both Trump and White House aides have expressed a desire for Miller to withdraw from the race. The exact nature of the allegations against Miller has not been detailed by the Ethics Committee.
Miller's status in the race and the ongoing ethics review remain unresolved.