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Ethics Probe Launched After Miller Denies Abuse Claims

9/1/2026

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House Speaker Mike Johnson publicly backed Rep. Max Miller’s 2024 reelection campaign.
The House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into Miller over domestic-abuse allegations from his ex-wife.
Senate Republicans Bernie Moreno, Tim Sheehy and Jon Husted urged Miller to resign or drop out.
Miller denied the accusations, refused to withdraw, and said he will submit documents to the ethics committee.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson publicly backed Rep. Max Miller’s 2024 reelection campaign.
The House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into Miller over domestic-abuse allegations from his ex-wife.
Senate Republicans Bernie Moreno, Tim Sheehy and Jon Husted urged Miller to resign or drop out.
Miller denied the accusations, refused to withdraw, and said he will submit documents to the ethics committee.