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Trump didn't endorse them, but they're acting like he did

Republicans in races nationwide covet Trump's blessing, tout his endorsement — and can be a bit misleading when they don't get it.

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U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales says he won’t resign despite explicit texts with staffer

A growing number of House Republicans have called for Gonzales’ ouster — though he has yet to explicitly lose the support of any members who endorsed him.

The Texas Tribune

Tony Gonzales Says He Won't Resign Due To Alleged Affair With Aide Who Later Committed Suicide: 'What You've Seen Are Not All The Facts'

Rep. Tony Gonzales said on Tuesday he won't resign as a result of the alleged affair with an aide who later committed suicide.

Latin Times

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Endorses Texas Republican's Primary Rival After 'Disgusting' Allegations Surface

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called the texts between Rep. Tony Gonzales and an aide with whom he allegedly had an affair before she committed suicide "shocking and disgusting" and endorsed his challenger in the primary of Texas' 23rd district.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls Allegations Against Rep. Tony Gonzales 'Disgusting' And Endorses His Rival In The Primary

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Mike Johnson Says Allegations Against Tony Gonzales Are 'Very Serious' But Wants Investigation To 'Play Out'

House Speaker Mike Johnson said allegations against Rep. Tony Gonzales are "very serious" but urged the ongoing investigation to "play out".

Latin Times

Tony Gonzales Trailing GOP Primary Rival By More Than 20 Points Following Controversy Over Alleged Affair With Aide

Rep. Tony Gonzales is trailing his opponent in the GOP primary in Texas' 23rd district by more than 20 points amid controversy over an alleged affair with an aide who later committed suicide.

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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

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

Married GOP Congressman Tony Gonzales Sent Explicit Sexual Texts to Staffer Who Later Burned Herself to Death, Messages Reveal

Rep Tony Gonzales is embroiled in a scandal involving harassment allegations from a former staffer, Regina Santos-Aviles, leading to a political and ethical crisis.

International Business Times UK

Rep. Tony Gonzales' Primary Challenger Slams Him Over Alleged Affair With Aide Who Them Committed Suicide: 'Evil Man Who Must Resign'

Gun rights activist and YouTuber Brandon Herrera, who is challenging Rep. Tony Gonzales in a primary for Texas' 23rd district, slammed him over reports of an alleged affair with an aide who later committed suicide.

Latin Times

At the Races: Sitting tight in Texas

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the endorsements and redistricting.

Roll Call

Rep. Tony Gonzales attacks primary opponent amid reporting of his affair with aide who died by suicide

The San Antonio Express-News reported on a text message from a staffer admitting to having an affair with Gonzales. The staffer died last year after setting herself on fire in Uvalde.

The Texas Tribune

Trump lawyer sends cease-and-desist letter to Brandon Herrera over use of president’s image in campaign ad

The letter says Herrera’s mailer depicting him next to the president “is inconsistent with President Trump’s unequivocal endorsement” of Rep. Tony Gonzales in the GOP primary for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District.

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These are the key Texas races for Congress in 2026 - Roll Call

Here’s how races in Texas are shaping up following Monday’s filing deadline for candidates for office in next year’s midterm elections.

Latin Times

Gun Rights Activist Brandon Herrera Ramps Up Bid to Unseat Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales, Accuses Him of Alleged Affair

With more than three months to go until the 2026 primary, Herrera has already surpassed what he raised in the 2024 cycle, putting new pressure on Gonzales' seat.

The Texas Tribune

Brandon Herrera raises $1 million, swipes at Rep. Tony Gonzales over alleged affair

Gonzales recently made his first public remarks about the death of his 35-year-old aide who died after lighting herself on fire. He vigorously denied reports that the two were engaged in an extramarital affair.

The Independent UK

Gun rights influencer responds after Minneapolis shooting suspect praised him in video

YouTuber Brandon Herrera said he was ‘disgusted that my name came out of this demon's mouth’

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Who Is Brandon Herrera? Photos and Quick Facts About the Man Minneapolis Shooter Allegedly Wanted as US President

Brandon Herrera, the firearms YouTuber and political hopeful, was mentioned by the Minneapolis shooter but has no connection to the attack.

The Texas Tribune

Minneapolis gunman appears to promote “Brandon Herrera for president” in video posted before shooting

Herrera, a gun rights activist with millions of online followers, said he was “disgusted” to be mentioned by the shooter. Herrera is challenging U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales in the Republican primary.

The Texas Tribune

Gun rights YouTuber Brandon Herrera to challenge U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales again in GOP primary

Herrera, who came within 400 votes of ousting Gonzales in a 2024 runoff, is once again positioning himself to the right of the incumbent.

The Texas Tribune

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales draws GOP primary challenge from Cotulla rancher Susan Storey Rubio

In a launch video, Storey Rubio attacked Gonzales’ border security record and said it’s “time to round up the career politicians and deport them out of Washington.”

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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Launches Website To Crowdsource Political Appointees

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. launches 'Nominees for the People' website to crowdsource names for Trump's administration.

Latin Times

Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales says GOP will lose the House in November: 'it will be because of ourselves'

"Republicans continue to get in their own way, and I worry if we stay in this spot, we're gonna be in the minority," said the congressman, a frequent critic of his party

Latin Times

Gun activist Brandon Herrera to request recount in Texas GOP runoff against Rep. Tony Gonzáles

The conservative YouTuber lost by 407 votes. He said he doesn't expect results to change but he "owes" it to his voters to "leave no stone unturned"

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