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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 · Feb 24

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 · Feb 24

Baptists have helped shape debate about religious freedom for over 400 years – up to today’s 10 Commandments laws

Louisiana can proceed with a law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, according to a federal court decision on Feb. 20, 2026. The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals voted that it is too early to determine whether the requirement violates the First Amendment of the Constitution, which…

The Conversation · Feb 24

Congress risks major loss to Trump over war powers vote on Iran

An early defeat of one in either chamber could make it easier for Trump to let slip the dogs of war.

Axios · Feb 20

Wait for Supreme Court tariff decision reveals potential fallout

As the Supreme Court mulls the legality of the president's tariffs, evidence of a decision's potential fallout has emerged across Washington.

Roll Call · Feb 19

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 · Feb 18

Scoop: Democrats eye forced vote to censure GOP Rep. Randy Fine over anti-Muslim post

A censure vote "could likely happen," one senior House progressive told Axios.

Axios · Feb 17

Republican congressman from Florida urged to resign over derogatory social media about Muslims

Randy Fine has refused to back down after his incendiary post that “the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one,” with California Gov. Gavin Newsom calling him out for being a “racist slob”

The Independent UK · Feb 17

Wes Moore won’t call Trump racist over Obama apes post but doesn’t say he’s not: ‘I know his actions hit Black folks’

Democratic Maryland governor says president’s ‘actions’ speak for themselves, even amid Trump’s denials of racist intentions

The Independent UK · Feb 16

MAGA loves bad dads

Raising kids should be about quality, not quantity

Salon · Feb 16