Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina is facing a House ethics investigation following allegations regarding his conduct toward female aides, according to reports from multiple outlets. The Washington Post reports that an ethics probe has been raised into Edwards’ alleged behavior, and that a spokesman for Edwards says he welcomes the opportunity to refute the claims. Fox News similarly reports that Edwards acknowledges a House Ethics Committee investigation into sexual misconduct allegations and says he welcomes the chance to correct the record. The outlets describe Edwards’ response as cooperative and focused on contesting the allegations. Neither report provides additional confirmed details about the underlying allegations beyond characterizing them as involving sexual misconduct and conduct toward female aides. The investigations are handled through the House Ethics Committee process, and the reports indicate the matter is at the stage of inquiry or review rather than resolution. Both accounts present Edwards’ stance as one of disputing the claims while participating in the ethics process.