Overview
- The U.S. House Ethics Committee announced it has opened a review and formal probe after Rep. Max Miller asked the panel to investigate allegations of domestic violence and child abuse against him.
- Miller has denied the accusations and said on social media he requested the inquiry to clear his name while he remains the Republican nominee in Ohio’s 7th District.
- Several Republican senators and Miller’s ex‑father‑in‑law, Sen. Bernie Moreno, publicly urged Miller to resign, and President Donald Trump privately warned him that his reelection looks difficult.
- Miller released a large set of court and custody documents in his defense, but some files reportedly included sensitive photos of the child that a Miller lawyer later apologized for sharing.
- The case revives earlier uncharged allegations and could affect the August ballot window because Ohio Republicans would need to name a replacement by the August 10 deadline, giving Democrats a stronger path in the district.