House Republican Subject Of House Ethics Investigation Due To Alleged Conduct Toward Young Female Staffers

Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) is the subject of a House Ethics Committee investigation due to his alleged conduct with female staffers.

According to Axios, three sources said they witnessed conduct by Edwards toward two female staffers in their 20s that they described as inappropriate.

The sources said the 65-year-old House Republican’s behavior “crossed professional boundaries and created an uncomfortable work environment,” Axios stated.

SCOOP: Sources tell Axios they witnessed conduct by Rep. Chuck Edwards toward two female staffers in their 20s that they described as inappropriate.

Edwards’ conduct toward the staffers contributed to the House Ethics Committee opening an investigation. https://t.co/7fBCSbfpuz

— Axios (@axios) May 4, 2026

Axios shared further:

The sources were granted anonymity to protect against retaliation.

One of the staffers, whom Axios will not name due to the sensitive nature of the allegations, declined to discuss her interactions with Edwards when contacted by Axios.

But the three sources told Axios that the staffer expressed discomfort to those