Rep. Chuck Edwards has faced ethics concerns for actions that blur the line between public duty and private or political benefit. His office paid more than $1,600 in official funds to a newly formed company run by a major donor, raising questions about favoritism. As a McDonald’s franchise owner, he co-sponsored a bill to overturn labor rules that would have increased liability for franchised businesses like his own—creating an appearance of self-interest. He’s also drawn scrutiny for using taxpayer-funded communications at one of the highest volumes in Congress, including messages that led to a formal House sanction, while his campaign fundraising relies heavily on corporate PACs with business before his committees.