Chuck Edwards
American politician (born 1960)
19 stories
23 quotes
I am imperfect. I have made mistakes, but I do not believe I committed sexual harassment. And the factual findings of this investigation do not justify branding me as though I did.”
- He said laterCNNcnn.com/2026/09…
- Edwards said on the House floorThe Independentindependent.co.uk/news/house…Newsmaxnewsmax.com/politics/congress…
- Edwards insisted, pointing outThe Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…
Generosity is not sexual harassment. Caring deeply about the people with whom you've worked for years is not sexual harassment,
- Edwards saidFox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/republica…
I’ve had many, many folks tell me that they see the problems with this process,
- Edwards saidPoliticopolitico.com/newsletters/insid…
Individual acts that were not themselves prohibited were gathered together, assigned the most damaging possible interpretation, and then used collectively to support a conclusion far more serious than the underlying evidence,
- Edwards wrote in a letter to colleagues first reported by NOTUSNewsmaxnewsmax.com/newsfront/house…
But something that could be interpreted as romantic is worlds apart from establishing an unwanted sexual advance,
- Edwards wroteCNNcnn.com/2026/08…
- wrote Edwards, who has been married since 2018.Newsmaxnewsmax.com/politics/chuck…
This letter just underscores why he needs censuring: After all this, he still doesn't understand that what he did was sexual harassment and created a hostile work environment. When you have to write 'Poetry is not sexual misconduct' to your colleagues, it's time for you to go."
- A former Edwards staffer, who also requested anonymity for fear of retaliation, told AxiosNewsmaxnewsmax.com/politics/chuck…
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The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…House Censures GOP Lawmaker Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
The Wall Street Journalwsj.com/politics/chuck…US House passes funding bill to avert government shutdown ahead of midterms
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/news/2026…A continuing resolution (CR) authorizing government spending until 11 December passed the House by a 370-48 vote, with only 19 Republicans and 29 Democrats in opposition
Guardiantheguardian.com/us/news…House returns after five weeks away with a top priority: Avoid a government shutdown
NBC Newsnbcnews.com/politics/congress…Military widows caught in bill brawl
Politicopolitico.com/newsletters/insid…Lawmaker Defends Poetry and Gifts After Sexual-Harassment Allegations
The Wall Street Journalwsj.com/politics/policy…Chuck Edwards makes last-ditch plea to avoid censure
Axiosaxios.com/2026/08…Edwards, 65, dropped his bid earlier this month for a third term representing North Carolina's 11th Congressional District in the wake of the committee's findings
Newsmaxnewsmax.com/politics/chuck…Replacement GOP nominee named after Rep Chuck Edwards drops re-election bid
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/replaceme…North Carolina GOP’s Executive Committee for the 11th Congressional District picked Balkcom to replace Edwards in compliance with state law given how late in the campaign he dropped out
NBC Newsnbcnews.com/politics/2026…Trump’s Judicial nominees refuse to state winner of 2020 election
CNNcnn.com/2026/08…US congressman drops re-election bid after investigation finds 'inappropriate conduct' with staff
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…It backed President Donald Trump by just under 10 points in the 2024 presidential race, so Democrats have viewed it as a potential pickup opportunity, as they believe the 2026 midterms will present them with a more favorable national environment due to Trump’s declining national approval rating
Newsweeknewsweek.com/chuck/edwards…US House ethics panel recommends censure for Republican Chuck Edwards
Guardiantheguardian.com/us/news…Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., after an extensive probe found that he violated the House of Representatives' code of conduct with repeated incidents targeting the two staffers
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/gop…Maybe Republican Congressmen Shouldn’t Gift Guns to Their Female Employees, Just Saying
Esquireesquire.com/news/politics…Edwards gave one staffer a blue handgun engraved with her name and the other a pink handgun
Axiosaxios.com/2026/07…Trump can save his legacy with veterans and maybe rescue the midterms, too
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/opinion/trump…A sweeping bipartisan bill introduced in Congress could deliver one of the most significant expansions of veterans’ benefits and care in years, combining dozens of long‑debated proposals into a single legislative package
Newsweeknewsweek.com/va/benefits…House Ethics panel investigates sexual harassment claims against Chuck Edwards
The Hillthehill.com/homenews/house…Chuck Edwards’ (R-N.C.) alleged inappropriate behavior with younger staffers have emerged thanks to a recent report Axios published Wednesday
HuffPosthuffpost.com/entry/chuck…Democrats turn to state legislative races to catch up in the redistricting battle
NBC Newsnbcnews.com/politics/2026…Republicans may gain up to 12 House seat via redistricting
Reutersreuters.com/world/us…Scoop: Rep. Chuck Edwards aide feared retaliation over unwanted attention
Axiosaxios.com/2026/05…House Ethics Committee offers update on Cory Mills investigation as expulsion pressure builds
The Hillthehill.com/homenews/house…A recent cluster of cases has produced the most intense scrutiny of sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill since the height of the #MeToo movement, when eight lawmakers resigned in the span of roughly six months amid allegations of harassment, abuse, or inappropriate workplace conduct
Timetime.com/article/2026…GOP lawmaker unveils historic move to 'expunge' both 'maliciously false' impeachments against Trump
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/gop…A recent cluster of cases has produced the most intense scrutiny of sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill since the height of the #MeToo movement, when eight lawmakers resigned in the span of roughly six months amid allegations of harassment, abuse, or inappropriate workplace conduct
Timetime.com/article/2026…Republican lawmaker welcomes House Ethics probe into sexual misconduct allegations against him
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/republica…But Mace and Luna are two of the GOP’s most vocal advocates for victims of sexual misconduct, and most effective at amplifying their message on social media
Politicopolitico.com/news/2026…House Ethics Committee investigating allegations of sexual harassment against GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards
CNNcnn.com/2026/04…Chuck Edwards over unspecified allegations against the North Carolina Republican, Axios has learned from three sources familiar with the probe
Axiosaxios.com/2026/04…Democrats look deep into Trump's territory for 2026 House pickups
Axiosaxios.com/2026/02…The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) named multiple candidates that it is backing as part of its "Red to Blue" initiative as the Democratic Party aims to flip control of the House of Representatives during the 2026 midterms elections
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/democrats…