- House Ethics Committee recommended censuring Rep. Chuck Edwards (R‑N.C.) after finding persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides.
- The report cites lavish gifts, comments about appearance, invitations to intimate dinners and vacations, and affectionate notes — saying a reasonable observer could view it as a romantic/sexual advance, though no explicit propositioning or sexual activity was found.
- Edwards denies sexual intent and cooperated with investigators but hasn’t acknowledged harm; the full House must still vote on the censure in the coming weeks.
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