House Ethics Opens Probe Into Rep. Chuck Edwards Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations

The House Ethics Committee announced it is investigating Rep. Chuck Edwards for sexual misconduct, including whether he created or fostered a hostile work environment and violated the Code of Official Conduct; Edwards welcomed the inquiry and pledged cooperation. Under current rules, leadership-driven inquiries can proceed in secret until a formal investigative subcommittee vote, a process that has drawn renewed scrutiny of House ethics practices and spurred calls for policy changes around workplace misconduct.