A former female field producer who worked under Gutman filed a lawsuit alleging that he created a hostile work environment with his lewd comments.
A former female field producer who worked under Gutman filed a lawsuit alleging that he created a hostile work environment with his lewd comments.Open
For Speaker Mike Johnson, Rep. Chuck Edwards ' decision to drop his re-election bid just trades one problem for another. Why it matters: Instead of trying to hold a vulnerable seat with a scandal-ridden candidate , Republicans now have to scramble for a replacement who'll be starting at square one three months out from Election Day against a well-funded Democrat. - North Carolina's 11th District already was in Democrats' sights long before Edwards became the target of a House Ethics probe this spring — and things were not trending Republicans' way. - Sabato's Crystal Ball shifted the race from "lean Republican" to "toss-up" last Thursday, after Edwards' Democratic opponent, Jamie Ager, significantly outraised him in the second…
For Speaker Mike Johnson, Rep. Chuck Edwards ' decision to drop his re-election bid just trades one problem for another. Why it matters: Instead of trying to hold a vulnerable seat with a scandal-ridden candidate , Republicans now have to scramble for a replacement who'll be starting at square one three months out from Election Day against a well-funded Democrat. - North Carolina's 11th District already was in Democrats' sights long before Edwards became the target of a House Ethics probe this spring — and things were not trending Republicans' way. - Sabato's Crystal Ball shifted the race from "lean Republican" to "toss-up" last Thursday, after Edwards' Democratic opponent, Jamie Ager, significantly outraised him in the second…Open
Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) early Wednesday announced he would drop his reelection bid after the House Ethics Committee on Monday recommended that he be formally censured following an investigation that found he violated the “spirit” of the chamber’s policies on sexual harassment against staff. “After much prayer and reflection, I’ve decided to withdraw from my re-election campaign. I will complete my current term,” Edwards said in a statement on the social platform X in the wee hours of Wednesday morning. “Serving Western North Carolina has been the honor of my life. Thank you for your trust, prayers, and support. God bless WNC and America.” Read more:…
Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) dropped his re-election bid early Wednesday after the House Ethics Committee recommended his censure over sexual harassment issues. Why it matters: Pressure has been mounting on Edwards to step aside since the Monday decision from the panel. - Axios has previously reported that Edwards faced heavy scrutiny for his treatment of young female staffers. What they're saying: "After much prayer and reflection, I've decided to withdraw from my re-election campaign. I will complete my current term," Edwards wrote in a 3:32 a.m. ET post on X. This is breaking news. Check back for updates.
Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) dropped his re-election bid early Wednesday after the House Ethics Committee recommended his censure over sexual harassment issues. Why it matters: Pressure has been mounting on Edwards to step aside since the Monday decision from the panel. - Axios has previously reported that Edwards faced heavy scrutiny for his treatment of young female staffers. What they're saying: "After much prayer and reflection, I've decided to withdraw from my re-election campaign. I will complete my current term," Edwards wrote in a 3:32 a.m. ET post on X. This is breaking news. Check back for updates.Open
The House Democratic Women's Caucus is calling on Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) to resign after the House Ethics Committee concluded he violated House rules over sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment, according to a statement shared first with Axios. Why it matters: The Democratic Women's Caucus is arguing that censure — the punishment recommended by the bipartisan Ethics Committee — is not sufficient for Edwards. - "A censure has no real consequences," Democratic Women's Caucus Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (N.M.) and Vice Chairs Emilia Sykes (Ohio) and Hillary Scholten (Mich.) wrote in a statement obtained by Axios. - As part of the bipartisan sexual misconduct task force , they also plan to introduce…
The House Democratic Women's Caucus is calling on Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) to resign after the House Ethics Committee concluded he violated House rules over sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment, according to a statement shared first with Axios. Why it matters: The Democratic Women's Caucus is arguing that censure — the punishment recommended by the bipartisan Ethics Committee — is not sufficient for Edwards. - "A censure has no real consequences," Democratic Women's Caucus Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (N.M.) and Vice Chairs Emilia Sykes (Ohio) and Hillary Scholten (Mich.) wrote in a statement obtained by Axios. - As part of the bipartisan sexual misconduct task force , they also plan to introduce…Open
The House Ethics Committee found Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) violated House Rules by "failing to adhere to the spirit of rules prohibiting sexual harassment of and unwanted advances to House staffers," according to a 25-page report released Monday. Why it matters: The bipartisan committee recommended that Edwards be censured after concluding he "violated the Code of Official Conduct by failing to act in a manner that reflects creditably upon the House." - The panel said it "intends to bring a privileged resolution for consideration and vote by the full House." - The findings follow Axios' reporting that Edwards singled out two young female staffers in their 20s for special attention that multiple sources described as inappropriate.…
The House Ethics Committee found Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) violated House Rules by "failing to adhere to the spirit of rules prohibiting sexual harassment of and unwanted advances to House staffers," according to a 25-page report released Monday. Why it matters: The bipartisan committee recommended that Edwards be censured after concluding he "violated the Code of Official Conduct by failing to act in a manner that reflects creditably upon the House." - The panel said it "intends to bring a privileged resolution for consideration and vote by the full House." - The findings follow Axios' reporting that Edwards singled out two young female staffers in their 20s for special attention that multiple sources described as inappropriate.…Open
Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) gave two young female staffers each a personalized handgun as a present while they worked in his office in 2024, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the gifts. Why it matters: The guns, and a surprise musical performance organized by the congressman, are additional examples of Edwards allegedly singling out the young female staffers for unusually personal attention, conduct that is now at the center of a House Ethics Committee investigation into alleged sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment. - Edwards gave one staffer a blue handgun engraved with her name and the other a pink handgun. Both gifts occurred in North Carolina. - A lawyer for one of the former staffers told…
Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) gave two young female staffers each a personalized handgun as a present while they worked in his office in 2024, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the gifts. Why it matters: The guns, and a surprise musical performance organized by the congressman, are additional examples of Edwards allegedly singling out the young female staffers for unusually personal attention, conduct that is now at the center of a House Ethics Committee investigation into alleged sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment. - Edwards gave one staffer a blue handgun engraved with her name and the other a pink handgun. Both gifts occurred in North Carolina. - A lawyer for one of the former staffers told…Open
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The House Ethics Committee said it is investigating Rep. Chuck Edwards over allegations of sexual harassment and creating a "hostile work environment" in a statement Thursday. Why it matters: Axios has reported that Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) engaged in inappropriate conduct towards two female staffers in their 20s, including one who later complained about his behavior and feared retaliation. That probe was prompted in part by Edwards' conduct toward female staffers. - "The Committee, pursuant to Committee Rule 18(a), is reviewing allegations that Representative Chuck Edwards may have created or fostered a hostile work environment and engaged in sexual harassment in violation of the Code of Official Conduct or any other applicable…
The House Ethics Committee said it is investigating Rep. Chuck Edwards over allegations of sexual harassment and creating a "hostile work environment" in a statement Thursday. Why it matters: Axios has reported that Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) engaged in inappropriate conduct towards two female staffers in their 20s, including one who later complained about his behavior and feared retaliation. That probe was prompted in part by Edwards' conduct toward female staffers. - "The Committee, pursuant to Committee Rule 18(a), is reviewing allegations that Representative Chuck Edwards may have created or fostered a hostile work environment and engaged in sexual harassment in violation of the Code of Official Conduct or any other applicable…Open