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US congressman refuses to resign after allegations of affair with staffer

Republican Tony Gonzales allegedly pressured Regina Ann Santos-Aviles, who died by suicide, into sexual relationship

The Guardian - US

Rep. Tony Gonzales faces growing Republican calls to resign over alleged affair

The backlash from conservative lawmakers could create headaches for Speaker Mike Johnson.

Axios

Nancy Mace among Republicans calling for colleague to resign over affair allegations with staffer who died by suicide

Republican reps have begun calling on Tony Gonzales to drop out of the upcoming election in Texas

The Independent UK

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Texts show Rep. Tony Gonzales asked for explicit photos from aide who later died by suicide

Additionally, a police report shows that the aide, Regina Santos-Aviles, told responding officers she set herself on fire because her husband was romantically involved with her best friend.

The Texas Tribune

‘Keeping Indian wife happy’: Row over Republican congressman saying Texans go to malls and ‘feel like they’re in Pakistan’

A Republican congressman stirred a row after warning that Texans should not visit shopping centres and feel like they are in Pakistan, with social media saying the comments were made in order to appease his wife, who is of Indian origin.

The Times of India

‘Importing radical Islam will destroy America’: Texas congressman Brandon Gill warns of ‘consequences like Europe’

Texas lawmaker Brandon Gill's viral speech linking immigration to radical Islam and citing Europe's challenges sparked fierce online debate. He warned of security and social threats, drawing parallels to European integration issues. Supporters lauded his stance on national security, while critics accused him of conflating Islam with extremism and ignoring…

The Times of India

'Married to daughter of Indian immigrant': Row over Republican leader saying immigration system is 'suicidal'

British journalist Mehdi Hasan criticised Republican Congressman Brandon Gill after the lawmaker made controversial remarks about Islam and immigration in the US. Hasan pointed out that Gill is married to the daughter of an Indian immigrant.

The Times of India

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House advances measure to block DC tax code decoupling

Local advocates warn of tax season chaos if Congress intervenes — not to mention a slippery slope for D.C.’s already limited autonomy.

Roll Call

Top Republicans throw cold water on ‘nationalizing’ elections

The SAVE Act has become a rallying cry, but some see larger constitutional issues — or warn of slippery slopes in partisan times.

Roll Call

Republicans look to rebuke DC Council with swing at local tax code

“They are spending more time trying to overturn D.C. laws than they’re doing with a number of pressing issues,” one organizer said of Congress.

Roll Call

House GOP hearing highlights Minnesota fraud concerns - Roll Call

House Republicans sought Wednesday to draw attention to an emerging scandal in Minnesota of misuse of federal funds by Somali communities.

Roll Call

Democrats condemn Republicans calling for Muslim ban on the heels of Australia shooting

Randy Fine and Tommy Tuberville, US legislators, face backlash for Islamophobic calls to deport Muslims

The Guardian - US

Senate panel sets up hearing on impeachments of 'rogue judges' - Roll Call

A Senate hearing Wednesday will focus on a GOP push to impeach judges who have ruled against President Donald Trump’s agenda.

Roll Call

The Crypto Congressman? Brandon Gill's Bitcoin Buys Top $1 Million In 2025

A congressman has continued his buying spree in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), disclosing recent purchases of the leading cryptocurrency and a Bitcoin ETF. Here's a look at the latest purchases.

Benzinga

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Roll Call

Some Republicans push more visas despite hard line on immigration - Roll Call

Some Republican lawmakers seek to qualify their party's tough-on-immigration approach with an exception for agriculture, tourism.

The Independent UK

Staying loyal to Trump after Bondi’s Epstein files U-turn is proving to be greatest test of wills for Republicans

‘I think at the end of the day, just release the damn files,’ Republican Sen. Thom Tillis tells The Independent

The Independent UK

Asia rallies behind Zohran Mamdani over MAGA criticism for eating rice with his hand

Democratic candidate is seen in an interview tucking into a bowl of biryani with his hand while answering questions about his campaign

The Texas Tribune

A Texas Republican new to Congress, Brandon Gill has a knack for getting noticed

With a scant legislative record but a lot of face recognition, the representative from North Texas has found a way to make a mark in his first term.

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Latin Times

Republican Rep. Says 'The Only Due Process' Migrants Should Get Is 'Deportation'

Republican Rep. Brandon Gill seemed to say migrants shouldn't get due process in they entered the U.S. unlawfully

The Guardian - US

Alarm as Republicans in Congress back Trump and Musk’s attacks on US judges

Mike Johnson and Jim Jordan echo president and key ally as experts express fears for ‘bedrock constitutional principles’

Reason

Trump's Reading of the Alien Enemies Act Defies the Usual Meaning of Its Terms

To justify the immediate deportation of suspected Venezuelan gang members, the president is invoking a rarely used statute that does not seem to apply in this context.

The Independent UK

Lauren Boebert among Republicans receiving donations from Musk after supporting judge impeachments

‘For more than two centuries, there has never [been] such extreme abuse of the legal system by activists pretending to be judges. Impeach them,’ Musk writes on X

The Independent UK

Musk donates thousands to GOP members of Congress pushing to impeach judges who oppose Trump: Report

Trum push to impeach judges come as administration is accused of defying federal court order on deportation flights

Reason

Trump's Judge Bashing Provokes a Rebuke From Chief Justice John Roberts (Again)

"Impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision," Roberts noted after Trump said federal judges who impede his agenda should be fired.

Salon

Trump "declared war" on the rule of law

The criticism comes after the Trump administration defied a federal court order

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