Coverage dated November 9, 2026 to November 11, 2026

U.S. Rep. Lance Gooden investigated for alleged extravagant spending

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A United States Congressman from Terrell is at the center of an investigation for an alleged pattern of extravagant spending. Republican Rep. Lance Gooden has represented Texas’ 5th Congressional District since 2019. He just won re-election by a narrow 51-49 margin.

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Breitbart News
Congressional Investigators Say GOP Rep. Lance Gooden Used Tax Dollars for Personal Luxury (opens Breitbart News)
Published Nov 9, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description
Congressional investigators have accused Texas Republican Rep. Lance Gooden of using taxpayer dollars for personal luxury, adding that he misreported campaign spending.
Texas Tribune
Report: Luxury hotels, air travel among U.S. Rep. Lance Gooden’s “extravagant spending” (opens Texas Tribune)
Published Nov 9, 2026
Texas Tribune's feed description
The Office of Congressional Conduct also found that the Terrel Republican had discrepancies between his campaign account expenses and official election filings.
KETK Tyler
US Rep. Lance Gooden accused of requesting thousands in reimbursements on luxury hotels for non-official trips (opens KETK Tyler)
Published Nov 10, 2026
KETK Tyler's feed description
TYLER, Texas (KETK) -- U.S. Rep. Lance Gooden R-Texas is under congressional review after a report found he may have used funds for non-official travel. According to a report from the Board of the Office of Congressional Conduct, Gooden may have "improperly sought travel-related reimbursement" for n…
FOX 4 Dallas
U.S. Rep. Lance Gooden investigated for alleged extravagant spending (opens FOX 4 Dallas)
Published Nov 11, 2026
FOX 4 Dallas's feed description
A United States Congressman from Terrell is at the center of an investigation for an alleged pattern of extravagant spending. Republican Rep. Lance Gooden has represented Texas’ 5th Congressional District since 2019. He just won re-election by a narrow 51-49 margin.