Texas GOP Rep. Gonzales bows out of Congress
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales has announced he will retire from Congress.
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Texas Republican Tony Gonzales resigns amid ethics probe and staffer scandal
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales announces his resignation from Congress after admitting an extramarital affair with a staffer who later died by suicide, as a House ethics investigation intensifies and expulsion threats mount (the same week saw Rep. Swalwell also announce resignation over misconduct allegations).
House moves toward expulsions as Swalwell and Gonzales face misconduct probes
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna plans a House vote to expel Rep. Eric Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations, while Democrats plan to move to expel Rep. Tony Gonzales, who is under House Ethics scrutiny for similar claims. Swalwell denies the allegations; Gonzales acknowledged an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide. Expulsion requires a two-thirds vote, a high bar that has made such actions rare, but could trigger a ripple effect toward other members if successful.
Gonzales exits reelection bid amid affair scandal and ethics scrutiny
Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales dropped his bid for reelection after admitting an affair with a former aide who later died by suicide. He said he would not seek reelection this Congress but will finish his term, as the GOP runoff against Brandon Herrera proceeds with Democrat Katy Padilla Stout in November. The House Ethics Committee opened an investigation, and leadership urged him to withdraw amid questions about the affair and power dynamics. The case involved texts between Gonzales and the aide, Regina Santos-Aviles, who died in September after setting herself on fire; the district is the Texas 23rd, a GOP-leaning seat along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Gonzales acknowledges extramarital affair as ethics probe opens
US Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas acknowledged an extramarital affair with married aide Regina Santos-Aviles, who died by suicide last year, calling it a 'mistake' and a 'lapse in judgement' as the House Ethics Committee opened an inquiry into possible sexual misconduct and favoritism; the disclosure comes ahead of a GOP primary runoff and amid calls from fellow Republicans for his resignation, with text messages reportedly showing him seeking a sexy photo and Santos-Aviles’s husband alleging workplace turmoil after the affair's discovery. Gonzales says the aide's death was unrelated and that he did not reward her with special privileges.
Gonzales ethics probe sparks Texas runoff as Capitol drama intensifies
Tony Gonzales admitted a relationship with a former staffer who died by suicide, drawing a House Ethics inquiry and pushing his Texas seat into a runoff, amid a broader wave of Capitol headlines including retirements, leadership jockeying, and high-stakes races across states.
Democrats defend seated stance at SOTU as Trump pushes surveillance renewal
Schumer defended Democrats who remained seated during Trump’s State of the Union, arguing the government’s first duty is protecting Americans. Meanwhile, Trump urged a straight, 18‑month extension of the Section 702 surveillance program despite House opposition. The scene was complemented by Casey Means’s Senate hearing on vaccines and autism questions, ongoing scrutiny of Rep. Tony Gonzales’s sexual‑harassment allegations, and a recap of Trump’s post‑SOTU policy agenda on elections, drug pricing, stock trading by lawmakers, and housing.
Johnson says Gonzales primary will test sexual-harassment allegations
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Rep. Tony Gonzales’ Texas GOP primary will serve as a referendum on serious sexual-harassment allegations against him, with Johnson not withdrawing his endorsement even as some Republicans call for Gonzales’ resignation; Gonzales denies the charges and says due process will play out, while the live updates also touch on Schumer defending Democrats who didn’t stand during the State of the Union and Trump’s stated policy asks.
Johnson: Allegations Against Gonzales Are Being Sorted Out
In an exclusive CBS Evening News interview, House Speaker Mike Johnson says the allegations that Rep. Tony Gonzales had an affair with a former staffer who later died by suicide are detestable and are under review by the Office of Congressional Conduct; Gonzales denies the affair and says he will not resign, with Johnson stressing that the facts are being allowed to play out, and noting the allegations originate from text messages that included a request for a “sexy pic” and other sexual banter.
Gonzales vows to stay in Congress amid affair allegations and ethics probe
Rep. Tony Gonzales said he would not resign amid reports he had an affair with a senior staffer who later died by suicide, including allegations of explicit texts; he declined to confirm the affair and said he’s being blackmailed. The case is under a House ethics review, with some GOP colleagues calling for his resignation and others urging patience as details emerge. Gonzales is one week from a high-stakes primary against Brandon Herrera, while House leadership, including Speaker Mike Johnson, is involved in addressing the matter.
Gonzales refuses to resign as explicit texts surface amid staffer tragedy
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales says he will not resign following the release of text messages allegedly showing him seeking intimate photos from a former aide who later died by suicide, as he faces a competitive GOP primary and calls for his ouster; the live updates also touch on other Capitol Hill stories including DOJ- Epstein-file scrutiny and infrastructure/courthouse concerns.
Democrat Leader Urges Gonzales Ouster Over Alleged Staffer Affair
The chair of the Congressional Democratic Women’s Caucus called for Rep. Tony Gonzales’s removal and an investigation into allegations of an affair with a staffer who died by suicide, which Gonzales denies. While some Republicans and his primary challenger press for resignation, Democrats largely defer to Republicans on handling the matter, and House Speaker Mike Johnson says it is too early to prejudge the situation.
Johnson says Gonzales should address allegations but won’t call for resignation
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Rep. Tony Gonzales should address the serious accusations of an affair with a staffer who died by suicide, but he will not pressure Gonzales to resign and wants investigations to run their course as GOP primary dynamics unfold and new details emerge from text messages.
Gonzales faces fresh affair allegations tied to aide’s suicide
A Texas congressman, Rep. Tony Gonzales, is accused by the estranged husband of his former aide Regina Santos-Aviles of having had an affair with her before her death by self-immolation. Gonzales denies the relationship; a lawyer says he has seen texts to that effect, though The Washington Post could not verify them. The allegations surface as Gonzales fights a tight primary against Brandon Herrera and as critics question ethics and potential use of taxpayer funds, with the accuser’s lawyer framing the matter as a political issue rather than blackmail.
Aide's Text Alleging Affair With Rep. Gonzales Surfaces Weeks Before Her Death
Regina Santos-Aviles, an aide to Rep. Tony Gonzales, texted a colleague that she had an affair with the congressman; months later she died after being found critically burned, and the medical examiner ruled the death a suicide. Gonzales denies the affair and faces renewed pressure from rivals to step down as he runs for a fourth term in Texas while the primary unfolds.