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The Associated PressonBluesky3d ago
BREAKING: Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire from Congress as he faces bipartisan calls for expulsion.
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This is confirmed reporting — Tony Gonzales announced his retirement from Congress on Monday after admitting to an affair with a staffer. He faced bipartisan calls for expulsion and an active House Ethics Committee investigation into sexual misconduct allegations. The same day, Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell also resigned over separate misconduct allegations. AP's reporting is well-sourced and matches coverage from CNN, NBC, ABC7, and The Hill.
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“Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire from Congress”
Gonzales announced his retirement on Monday via social media post. Confirmed by AP, CNN, NBC, ABC7, The Hill.
“He faces bipartisan calls for expulsion”
House Republicans called for non-reelection; House Ethics Committee initiated investigation. Democratic Rep. Leger Fernandez said she would introduce resolution to expel him.
“Gonzales had admitted to an affair with a staff member who had later died by suicide”
Gonzales confirmed affair with aide Regina Ann Santos-Aviles on Joe Pags Show. Article references her death by suicide. Corroborated across multiple outlets.
“Eric Swalwell also confronted allegations of sexual misconduct and resigned”
Article states Swalwell announced resignation same day. NBC, ABC7 confirm both lawmakers resigned amid misconduct allegations. Swalwell faced sexual assault/misconduct claims.
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