Western North Carolina Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards is under investigation by the U.S. House Ethics Committee over sexual harassment allegations, according to new reporting by CNN. 'Unspecified allegations' Two sources familiar with the matter confirmed the probe stems from harassment claims. By: MEGA CNN reported that "two sources familiar with the matter" confirmed the inquiry into the Republican lawmaker stems from claims of sexual harassment. The investigation had previously been described as involving "unspecified allegations," according to Axios.