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May 13, 2026
Speaker Mike Johnson Acknowledges Serious Allegations Against Rep. Chuck Edwards Amid Ongoing Ethics Investigation
- Speaker Mike Johnson described the allegations against Rep. Chuck Edwards as 'serious' during a recent statement.
- The House Ethics Committee is investigating claims of sexual misconduct, including an alleged inappropriate relationship with a staffer.
- Rep. Chuck Edwards continues to deny all allegations and asserts he will be cleared by the investigation.
3 Sources
- GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards, amid House Ethics inquiry, denies having inappropriate relationship with staffMay 13, 2026 at 12:07 AM · CNN
- Scoop: Rep. Chuck Edwards aide feared retaliation over unwanted attentionMay 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM · Axios
- Speaker calls allegations against Chuck Edwards 'serious'May 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM · Politico