Coverage dated March 1, 2022 to March 2, 2022

Van Taylor Admits Affair, Drops Out of Race Amid Reports of Tryst With ISIS Recruiter's Widow

Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

U.S. Rep. Van Taylor (R-TX 3rd District) said Wednesday that he was ending his reelection campaign and admitted having an affair following reports that he had been in a relationship with the widow of an American-born recruiter for the Islamic State group.

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The Hill
Texas GOP Rep. Van Taylor ends reelection bid amid infidelity allegations (opens The Hill)
Published Mar 1, 2022
The Hill's feed description
Rep. Van Taylor (R-Texas) ended his reelection campaign on Wednesday amid allegations of an extramarital affair.
Newsweek
U.S. House Rep. Van Taylor withdraws from runoff after admission of affair (opens Newsweek)
Published Mar 1, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
The affair was reported by right-wing news outlets leading up to the primary that saw Taylor just short of the majority required to win the nomination.
NBC Los Angeles
U.S. Rep. Van Taylor Ends Campaign, Admits to Having Affair (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Mar 1, 2022
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
U.S. Rep. Van Taylor ended his campaign for Congress Wednesday and admitted to having an affair with a Plano woman.
KVIA El Paso
Republican U.S. Rep. Van Taylor of Texas says he's ending his reelection campaign after admitting to affair (opens KVIA El Paso)
Published Mar 1, 2022
KVIA El Paso's feed description
DALLAS (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Van Taylor of Texas says he’s ending his reelection campaign after admitting to affair.
Fox News
Texas Rep. Van Taylor withdraws from runoff over allegations of extramarital affair with 'ISIS bride' (opens Fox News)
Published Mar 1, 2022
Fox News's feed description
Texas Republican Congressman Van Taylor has withdrawn from his reelection race the day after forcing a runoff election in his primary battle after confirming reports that he had an extramarital affair.
CNN
Texas Republican lawmaker suspends campaign after admitting to affair (opens CNN)
Published Mar 1, 2022
CNN's feed description
Republican Rep. Van Taylor of Texas suspended his reelection campaign Wednesday after admitting to an extra-marital affair, which he called the "greatest failure" of his life.
The Guardian
Texas Republican drops re-election bid after affair with woman once married to IS leader (opens The Guardian)
Published Mar 1, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
Van Taylor acknowledges ‘horrible mistake that has caused deep hurt and pain’ and abruptly halts bid for third congressional term
WFAA Dallas
US Rep. Van Taylor ends reelection campaign after allegation of affair (opens WFAA Dallas)
Published Mar 1, 2022
WFAA Dallas's feed description
Taylor made the stunning announcement hours after he finished his five-way primary with 49% of the vote, forcing him into a primary runoff.
The Daily Caller
Texas Republican Ends Re-Election Campaign After Admitting To Affair (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Mar 2, 2022
The Daily Caller's feed description
Republican Texas Rep. Van Taylor is ending his re-election campaign and admitted to an affair, just one day after a challenger forced him into a run-off.
Fox7 Austin
Rep. Van Taylor admits affair, abandons U.S. House reelection bid (opens Fox7 Austin)
Published Mar 2, 2022
Fox7 Austin's feed description
A report says the mistress Van Taylor was involved with is a former jihadist who was living in North Texas and met Taylor when she wanted to get involved in helping fight Islamic extremism.
WNYT Albany
US Rep. Van Taylor drops Texas reelection bid, admits affair (opens WNYT Albany)
Published Mar 2, 2022
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier's feed description
DALLAS (AP) — U.S. Rep. Van Taylor of Texas said Wednesday that he was ending his reelection campaign and admitted having an affair following reports that he had been in
Fox26 Houston
U.S. Rep. Van Taylor ends reelection campaign after he admits to affair (opens Fox26 Houston)
Published Mar 2, 2022
Fox26 Houston's feed description
Taylor made the stunning announcement hours after he finished his five-way primary with 49% of the vote, forcing him into a primary runoff.
Delaware Public Media
U.S. Rep. Van Taylor drops his Texas reelection bid and admits to an affair (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published Mar 2, 2022
Delaware Public Media's feed description
The announcement followed reports that he had been in a relationship with the widow of an American-born recruiter for the Islamic State.
Los Angeles Times
U.S. Rep. Van Taylor drops Texas reelection bid, admits affair (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Mar 2, 2022
Los Angeles Times's feed description
U.S. Rep. Van Taylor of Texas is ending his reelection campaign and has admitted having an affair following reports that he had been in a relationship with the widow of an American-born recruiter for the Islamic State group.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Van Taylor Admits Affair, Drops Out of Race Amid Reports of Tryst With ISIS Recruiter's Widow (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Mar 2, 2022
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
U.S. Rep. Van Taylor (R-TX 3rd District) said Wednesday that he was ending his reelection campaign and admitted having an affair following reports that he had been in a relationship with the widow of an American-born recruiter for the Islamic State group.
The Week
Texas Rep. Van Taylor ends re-election campaign after admitting to extramarital affair (opens The Week)
Published Mar 2, 2022

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