Politics Apr 15 Sexual abuse allegations spur calls for a broader reckoning in Congress By Stephen Groves, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
Politics Apr 14 Watch 4:28 Sexual misconduct claims trigger resignations and broader ethics concerns in Congress After separate allegations of sexual misconduct, two members of Congress are resigning. Democrat Eric Swalwell faces multiple allegations of sexual assault. He denies the accusations. Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales’ resignation comes after he admitted to sleeping with a staffer who… By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Leila Jackson
Politics Apr 13 Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after admitting to affair with staffer Gonzales had already said he would not seek reelection after admitting to an affair with a staff member who later died by suicide. By Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Politics Mar 05 House Republican leaders urge Tony Gonzales to end reelection bid after admitting to affair with aide GOP leaders notably did not call for Gonzales to resign as they struggle to maintain their slim majority in the House, which they hold by only a handful of seats. By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Politics Mar 04 House ethics panel investigates GOP Rep. Gonzales of Texas over affair allegations The House Ethics Committee said Wednesday that it has opened an investigation of Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, over allegations that include having an affair with an aide. By Alanna Durkin Richer, Stephen Groves, Associated Press
Mar 03 GOP Rep. Gonzales enters Texas primary fighting to keep his job after allegations of an affair By Sean Murphy, Associated Press Gonzales has said he won't step down and that not all the facts have come out. Continue reading
Feb 24 Texas Rep. Gonzales resists calls to resign over allegations of an affair with an ex-staffer who died By John Hanna, Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press Gonzales is in a tough race in Texas’ Republican primary on March 3, facing a challenger he narrowly defeated in a 2024 GOP runoff. Continue reading
May 28 What to know about the Texas primary runoff elections By Jim Vertuno, Associated Press Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan faces a tough challenge that could see him ousted from his powerful seat. Continue reading