House Ethics Committee opens investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz

The House Ethics Committee said Friday it would open a bipartisan investigation into the wide-ranging allegations against Rep. Matt Gaetz -- an unexpected move given the open Justice Department inquiry into whether he violated sex trafficking laws and had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old.

The inquiry will also review allegations of "sexual misconduct and/or illicit drug use, shared inappropriate images or videos on the House floor," and other allegations DOJ is probing, according to a statement released by the committee chairman.