Coverage dated April 12, 2026 to April 13, 2026

Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales to retire amid pressure following personal scandal

Headline from Fox26 Houston

Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales is retiring from office following a personal scandal, clearing the way for Republican Brandon Herrera to face Democrat Katy Padilla Stout in a competitive November election.

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New York Post
Rep. Tony Gonzales quits Congress after affair, lewd texting scandal with staffer who fatally set herself on fire (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 12, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Disgraced Rep. Tony Gonzales — who dropped his re-election bid after revelations of his sexual advances on a subordinate who later fatally set herself on fire — plans to retire from Congress Tuesday.
Seattle Times
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after bipartisan calls for expulsion (opens Seattle Times)
Published Apr 12, 2026
Seattle Times's feed description
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire from Congress after bipartisan calls to expel him.
ABC 7 Los Angeles
GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales says he's stepping down from Congress (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)
Published Apr 12, 2026
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas said Monday he will retire from Congress amid bipartisan calls to expel him.
The Guardian
Republican Tony Gonzales to step down from Congress amid expulsion threat (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 12, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Gonzales, who admitted affair with aide who later died by suicide, says he will file retirement from office on Tuesday
Newsweek
Tony Gonzales to retire from Congress amid expulsion calls (opens Newsweek)
Published Apr 12, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
Republican Tony Gonzales admitted to an affair with a staffer, who later died by suicide.
Fox26 Houston
Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales to retire amid pressure following personal scandal (opens Fox26 Houston)
Published Apr 13, 2026
Fox26 Houston's feed description
Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales is retiring from office following a personal scandal, clearing the way for Republican Brandon Herrera to face Democrat Katy Padilla Stout in a competitive November election.
MyNorthwest
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after admitting to affair with staffer (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Apr 13, 2026
MyNorthwest's feed description
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas said Monday he will retire from Congress amid bipartisan calls to expel him.
Military.com
Navy Veteran GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales to Retire After Affair with Staffer (opens Military.com)
Published Apr 13, 2026
Military.com's feed description
Facing a rare expulsion threat, the Texas Republican abruptly steps aside, setting off a scramble for a key House seat and exposing how fast power can unravel on Capitol Hill.
WMUR
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales to retire after admitting to affair with staffer (opens WMUR)
Published Apr 13, 2026
WMUR's feed description
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales says he will retire from Congress after facing same expulsion threat from
Breitbart News
Rep. Tony Gonzales to Retire from Congress After Affair Scandal (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 13, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) said he would retire after admitting to an affair with a former aide who committed suicide last year.
Boston
Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after admitting to affair with staffer (opens Boston)
Published Apr 13, 2026
Boston's feed description
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas said Monday he will retire from Congress amid bipartisan calls to expel him.

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