New details emerge as Republican finds himself under investigation

New details have come to light about the ethics investigation into a GOP congressman.

CNN senior correspondents Annie Grayer and MJ Lee revealed on Thursday that a House Ethics Committee is opening an investigation into GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) over sexual harassment accusations.

"The committee was recently contacted by a witness, who described having witnessed improper behavior," CNN reported. "CNN could not immediately learn the precise nature of the improper behavior."

Axios broke the news about the investigation, but the reason behind it was undisclosed at the time. Edwards provided a statement.

“I welcome any investigation, given the professionalism my staff has demonstrated and my commitment to serving the people of Western NC," Edwards wrote. "Given the current political environment we are facing in our nation, it comes as no surprise that others with their own political agendas will attempt to raise false accusations in order to create news stories.”

The Ethics Committee has not commented.