{
  "id": 138140,
  "title": "Miller calls for his own ethics probe following abuse allegations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/miller-calls-for-his-own-ethics-probe-following-abuse-allegations",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-04T17:11:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Axios",
    "slug": "axios",
    "url": "https://www.axios.com/2026/08/04/max-miller-ethics-probe-allegations"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) has announced his intention to initiate an ethics investigation into himself, following allegations of domestic abuse made against him by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno. The allegations, which Miller has denied, involve hitting and threatening Moreno. In a series of tweets, Miller stated, \"I have absolutely nothing to hide,\" and expressed his willingness to provide the committee with all necessary documents. This move comes amidst a competitive reelection race for Miller, who is also a former Trump aide. Moreno's father, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), criticized his son-in-law, stating that Miller fails basic standards of character required to hold elected office. President Trump, in a phone call on Monday, expressed doubt about Miller's candidacy. Meanwhile, lawyers for former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham have filed a motion to prevent Miller from violating a settlement agreement. Grisham had previously written an op-ed in The Washington Post about an abusive ex-boyfriend in the Trump administration, leading to a defamation lawsuit from Miller. However, they had previously agreed to refrain from making disparaging public statements about one another as part of a deal for Miller to drop the case.",
  "summary": "Embattled Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) said Tuesday that he'll file paperwork for an ethics investigation — into himself — amid a series of allegations involving his ex-wife. The big picture: Miller, a former Trump aide in a competitive reelection race, is facing domestic abuse allegations, which he has denied. What they're saying: \"I have absolutely nothing to hide,\" Miller said in a Tuesday X post.…",
  "key_points": [
    "Rep. Max Miller initiates ethics probe into himself.",
    "Allegations of domestic abuse made by ex-wife Emily Moreno.",
    "Miller's father-in-law criticizes his character."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Axios",
        "title": "Rep. Max Miller not dropping out after domestic abuse allegations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/rep-max-miller-not-dropping-out-after-domestic-abuse-allegations",
        "published": "2026-08-02T17:53:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}