NBC News reported that the local police department in Washington, D.C., had begun an investigation into Republican Rep. Cory Mills of Florida. Washington police were called to an apartment building last week over a report of an alleged assault. The alleged victim told NBC News in a text message that she “reached out to law enforcement to address a personal matter.” A police spokesperson confirmed to NBC News that Mills is the subject of the investigation but added that he had not been arrested and no charges had been filed. In a statement from his spokesperson, Mills denied any wrongdoing. This week, the allegations took a more serious turn. Read more from Steve Benen: https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/controversy-surrounding-gops-cory-mills-becomes-even-serious-rcna193650?cid=sm_npd_ms_wa_ma