House ethics panel opens probe into Rep. Jimmy Gomez

The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into Rep. Jimmy Gomez, a California Democrat, over allegations that include inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer. The panel disclosed the probe Monday but gave no further details, noting that opening an investigation does not itself mean any violation occurred. Gomez, who has served in Congress since 2017, told CNN in June that he had made personal mistakes outside his marriage years ago and said the conduct was consensual and did not violate the law or House ethics rules. The case adds to a series of misconduct inquiries on Capitol Hill involving lawmakers and aides.