Ethics Committee investigating U.S. Reps. Ronny Jackson, Wesley Hunt from Texas

WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee revealed ongoing investigations Thursday of U.S. Reps. Ronny Jackson, R-Amarillo, and Wesley Hunt, R-Houston. The committee included no details of allegations against the Texans, and it was unclear whether their cases are related. The Office of Congressional Ethics receives many allegations and refers a small number to the committee for review. The committee is allowed to review referrals confidentially for 45 days but must issue a public statement if it needs more time. That’s why it issued the statements Thursday about Jackson and Hunt....