UPDATE: A Reuters spokesperson told the Washington Examiner: "Our photographer did not take any pictures of the personal notes of members of Congress. His photos include members’ copies of the U.S. Constitution, the Holy Bible, The Federalist Papers and pieces of illegible paper that were sitting on the dais. He broke no rules and left the hearing voluntarily.”

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A Reuters photographer was asked to leave the House Judiciary Committee's hearing after allegedly taking pictures of documents on Thursday afternoon.

Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz addressed the situation when he sought recognition from Chairman Jerry Nadler on Thursday afternoon. "Before I make my point, during the break, a Reuters photographer, Josh Roberts, approached the dais and took pictures of the notes [on] the desks of several of my Democratic colleagues. We noticed that, announced it to staff," Gaetz stated. "That photographer has been removed. I would just say, no member, Republican or Democrat, should be subject to that."

SPOTTED: While we were on the House floor voting, @CNN's live feed caught press photographing documents on @JudiciaryGOP desks #impeachmentDebate pic.twitter.com/MRZzQXXgGd — Rep. Mike Johnson (@RepMikeJohnson) December 12, 2019

He added, "We ought to have the opportunity to take our notes, participate in debate, and have a fair discussion substantively, though."

The photographer was caught snapping photos of notes left on the dais during the committee's break. Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana highlighted the incident on social media, tweeting, "SPOTTED: While we were on the House floor voting, @CNN's live feed caught press photographing documents on @JudiciaryGOP desks #impeachmentDebate."