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Gonzales exits reelection bid amid affair scandal and ethics scrutiny
politics1 month ago

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.

via CBS News|
#affair#aide#ethics-committee
Gonzales acknowledges extramarital affair as ethics probe opens
us-politics1 month ago

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.

via BBC|
#affair#ethics#gonzales
politics1 month ago

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.

via Politico|
#gonzales#politics#schumer
politics1 month ago

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.

via Politico|
#allegations#gonzales#mike-johnson
Johnson: Allegations Against Gonzales Are Being Sorted Out
politics1 month ago

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.

via CBS News|
#congress#ethics#gonzales
Gonzales vows to stay in Congress amid affair allegations and ethics probe
politics1 month ago

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.

via CNN|
#affair#ethics-investigation#gonzales
politics1 month ago

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.

via Politico|
#gonzales#politics#resignation
Democrat Leader Urges Gonzales Ouster Over Alleged Staffer Affair
politics1 month ago

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.

via Axios|
#congress#gonzales#investigation
Gonzales faces fresh affair allegations tied to aide’s suicide
politics1 month ago

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.

via The Washington Post|
#affair#aide#ethics
Aide's Text Alleging Affair With Rep. Gonzales Surfaces Weeks Before Her Death
politics1 month ago

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.

via CBS News|
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