evidence: The House Ethics Committee is continuing to investigate Representative Matt Gaetz for allegations including that the Florida Republican "engaged in sexual misconduct and illicit drug use, accepted improper gifts, dispensed special privileges and favors to individuals with whom he had a personal relationship, and sought to obstruct government investigations of his conduct." Steps being taken by the committee and announced on Tuesday follow years-long allegations against Gaetz that began on April 9, 2021. Members reviewed allegations, including sexual misconduct and/or illicit drug use, that he shared inappropriate images or videos on the House floor, misused state identification records, converted campaign funds to personal use, and/or accepted a bribe, improper gratuity, or impermissible gift. [...] Gaetz, in a post on X, said the allegations are part of a smear campaign that began under former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.