"Eric may have tipped the scale": Swalwell scandal threatens surge of House expulsions "We want a full house cleaning," one House Democrat said. "Get the garbage out of here." Axios · Apr 12
Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales set to face expulsion votes over misconduct allegations Democrats will likely counter a GOP-led vote to oust Swalwell with a vote to unseat Gonzales. Axios · Apr 11
Second woman who worked for Republican congressman comes forward to say he sent sexually explicit texts Gonzales allegedly asked his former campaign political director ‘more than a dozen times to send nude photos’ The Independent UK · Apr 7
Trump Congress Under Fire as Leaked 'Sex Texts' Spark GOP Revolt and Fresh Resignation Calls A scandal involving explicit messages from a Republican lawmaker has ignited calls for resignation, threatening Trump's influence and the GOP's fragile majority. International Business Times UK · Apr 7
Trump news at a glance: president’s deadline for Iran and threats against civilian targets loom Trump claims Iranians welcome US strikes and lower court judges challenge Trump’s ‘war on rule of law’ – key US politics stories from Monday 6 April at a glance The Guardian - US · Apr 7
Second ex-staffer accuses Texas lawmaker of sending sexually explicit messages Republican Tony Gonzales ended re-election bid in March after admitting to having affair with different aide The Guardian - US · Apr 6
Tony Gonzales Scandal Deepens as New Allegations Reveal Pattern of Explicit Messages to Staffers U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales is facing renewed scrutiny after newly uncovered text messages suggest a pattern of inappropriate conduct with female staffers dating back years before his widely reported 2024 affair. Latin Times · Apr 6
Wave of retirements and politics promise spending panel makeover The House Appropriations Committee is set to undergo a major shake-up following the midterm elections, especially among its Republicans. With four members retiring, two running for Senate and four others in potentially tight reelection contests, nearly a third of the committee’s Republicans may not return in the next Congress. Democrats… Roll Call · Apr 2
Record 36 House Republicans To Leave Congress Amid Growing 'Dysfunction' On Capitol Hill A record 36 House Republicans are walking away from Congress, deepening instability on Capitol Hill and complicating Speaker Mike Johnson's efforts to defend his paper-thin majority before the 2026 midterms. International Business Times UK · Mar 28
Sheila Cherfilus McCormick's fellow Democrats demand her resignation or expulsion "She has to consider her constituents and the House Democratic caucus," said one lawmaker. Axios · Mar 27
Ratings changes: 9 House races move toward Democrats ANALYSIS — Three months after Inside Elections shifted a dozen House race ratings toward Democrats, nine more are moving the same way as Republicans look to defend their narrow House majority. The national atmosphere remains tough for the GOP. Historical midterm trends, President Donald Trump’s negative job approval rating and… Roll Call · Mar 18
Mike Johnson Slams Trump Official Who Quit Over Reservations About The War In Iran: 'Dont Know Where He Is Getting His Information' House Speaker Mike Johnson slammed Joe Kent, the official who quit over reservations about the war in Iran, saying the intelligence he got supported the decision. Latin Times · Mar 17
Republican Islamophobia comes unleashed in the US amid Trump’s war with Iran ANALYSIS: The Grand Old Party used to condemn anti-Muslim rhetoric. Now, Eric Garcia writes, they tacitly accept it The Independent UK · Mar 13
Trump-Endorsed Texas Candidate Brandon Herrera Faces Scrutiny Over Confederate Recruitment Video Video of Brandon Herrera, the Republican congressional candidate who was endorsed this week by Trump, is drawing renewed scrutiny after footage showed him wearing Confederate imagery. International Business Times · Mar 13
Latin Times · Mar 12 Trump-Endorsed Candidate Competing For Tony Gonzales' Seat In Texas Under Scrutiny Over Posts Featuring Nazi Content Brandon Herrera, now the Republican candidate for Texas' 23rd congressional district after Rep. Tony Gonzales withdrew from the race over his affair with an aide who later committed suicide, is under scrutiny himself for posts featuring Nazi content.
The Independent UK · Mar 12 Trump-backed candidate seemingly recreates MLK shooting in resurfaced video Herrera was endorsed by Trump on Wednesday, just before the video resurfaced
The Texas Tribune · Mar 12 With Tony Gonzales out, Democrats sense an opening against new hardline GOP nominee Brandon Herrera Herrera’s history of brash comments, and the leftward drift of Hispanic voters, has renewed Democrats’ interest in the 23rd Congressional District, which runs from San Antonio to El Paso.
The Texas Tribune · Mar 12 Brandon Herrera gets Trump endorsement for 23rd Congressional District Herrera, who won the most votes in the Republican primary for the seat, avoided a runoff when incumbent Rep. Tony Gonzales dropped out of the race amid an affair scandal.
Roll Call · Mar 10 A GOP ‘MeToo’ moment? Not yet As most Republicans avoided questions last month about allegations Rep. Tony Gonzales had an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide, three GOP women made their demands clear: their colleague has to go. Reps. Lauren Boebert of Colorado, Nancy Mace of South Carolina and Anna Paulina Luna of…
The Texas Tribune · Mar 10 Hardline House Freedom Caucus gains ground in Texas GOP primaries If they win in November, Steve Toth and Brandon Herrera are poised to join the group known for its conservative absolutist approach and willingness to defy GOP leaders.
We Got This Covered · Mar 8 GOP implodes as a sex scandal leads to a Nazi nominee—Democrats are already sharpening their knives They are hedging their bets that public opinion will run against the Republican nominee.
The Independent UK · Mar 8 Trump is the GOAT in swaying GOP races — and prediction markets say he’ll decide Texas this way IN FOCUS: Betting markets think Trump’s will decide who to back in Texas soon enough. But, Eric Garcia flags, his batting average has significant caveats.
The Independent UK · Mar 7 Lauren Boebert slams disgraced Tony Gonzales and GOP colleagues who voted against sexual misconduct transparency bill Boebert criticized Gonzales for opposing the measure, saying it shields misconduct, and reiterated that she had urged him to resign or suspend his campaign, which he did
International Business Times UK · Mar 6 Rep. Tony Gonzales Drops Re-Election Bid Following Affair Scandal Admission Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales announces his departure from politics following an affair scandal and ongoing House Ethics probe.
The Guardian - US · Mar 6 Texas lawmaker ends re-election bid after admitting to affair with ex-staffer Republican congressman Tony Gonzales had repeatedly denied affair with former aide who later died by suicide