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Cross-party push forces Swalwell and Gonzales to resign, signaling more targets ahead
politics1 month ago

Cross-party push forces Swalwell and Gonzales to resign, signaling more targets ahead

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández led a cross‑party effort that pushed Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales to resign under expulsion threats amid misconduct allegations; they say other members under scrutiny, including Cory Mills and Sheila Cherfilus‑McCormick, could face similar pressure as critics flag the relatively slow pace of House Ethics Committee investigations and call for accountability.

via CBS News|
#anna-paulina-luna#eric-swalwell#expulsion
Swalwell, Gonzales resign to avert expulsion votes over misconduct allegations
politics1 month ago

Swalwell, Gonzales resign to avert expulsion votes over misconduct allegations

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales resigned from Congress to avert expulsion votes over misconduct allegations; Swalwell said he would fight what he called false allegations and resigned effective 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, while Gonzales, who admitted an affair with a subordinate who later died by suicide, resigned effective 11:59 p.m. Tuesday; their letters were read on the House floor as lawmakers prepared to move forward with expulsion proceedings.

via CBS News|
#eric-swalwell#expulsion-votes#misconduct-allegations
politics1 month ago

Gonzales to resign from the House amid ethics probe into staffer affair

Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales says he will resign from the House amid an Ethics Committee investigation into an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide, planning to retire when Congress returns; his move follows Rep. Eric Swalwell's departure amid misconduct allegations and comes after he had previously indicated he would not seek reelection.

via Politico|
#ethics-investigation#politics#resignation
Pressure grows to oust Swalwell amid sexual misconduct allegations
politics1 month ago

Pressure grows to oust Swalwell amid sexual misconduct allegations

A bipartisan push to expel Rep. Eric Swalwell over alleged inappropriate behavior and sexual assault is gaining momentum, with some lawmakers also calling for action against Rep. Tony Gonzales after his extramarital affair; Swalwell denies the charges, a Manhattan DA probe is active, and colleagues say consequences are warranted if the allegations prove true.

via The Guardian|
#congress#eric-swalwell#expulsion
politics2 months ago

Texas 23rd District Could Flip After Gonzales Exit Elevates TheAKGuy

Democrats see a potential flip in Texas's 23rd District after Rep. Tony Gonzales dropped out amid an infidelity scandal, elevating GOP candidate Brandon Herrera (TheAKGuy). Herrera’s high-profile online presence and past controversial statements could be campaign fodder, while rising Latino turnout and a possibly competitive Senate race create a window for Democratic mobilization—though the district remains deeply Republican and national fundraising may be uncertain.

via Politico|
#brandon-herrera#politics#texas
Texas Rep. Gonzales ends reelection bid following affair admission
politics2 months ago

Texas Rep. Gonzales ends reelection bid following affair admission

Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales said he will not seek reelection after admitting to an affair with a former staffer who died by self-immolation. He will continue to serve the remainder of this Congress, with a May 26 runoff against Brandon Herrera looming. The move comes as House GOP leaders pressed him to withdraw and the House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into potential sexual misconduct and improper favoritism related to his congressional office.

via USA Today|
#affair#ethics-committee#politics
GOP Leaders Push Gonzales to Drop Reelection Amid Affair Scandal
politics2 months ago

GOP Leaders Push Gonzales to Drop Reelection Amid Affair Scandal

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican leadership urged Rep. Tony Gonzales to withdraw from his reelection bid ahead of a May 26 runoff against Brandon Herrera after Gonzales admitted to an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide; the leaders asked the House Ethics Committee to act quickly and Gonzales said he would cooperate, while his opponent Herrera thanked the leadership for the move.

via The Texas Tribune|
#house-ethics-committee#mike-johnson#politics
GOP Leaders Push Gonzales to Withdraw Amid Ethics Probe
politics2 months ago

GOP Leaders Push Gonzales to Withdraw Amid Ethics Probe

House Republican leaders are pressing Rep. Tony Gonzales to drop out of his runoff against Brandon Herrera after he admitted to having an affair with a former aide, triggering an Ethics Committee investigation; with neither candidate winning a majority in the primary, the party says the ethics process should run its course before campaigning continues, while Gonzales vows to cooperate and continue serving.

via NBC News|
#ethics-investigation#house-gop-leadership#politics