Texas lawmaker Tony Gonzales resigns after affair admission
Tony Gonzales resigned from the US House of Representatives on Tuesday following his admission of an affair with a staff member who later died by self-immolation.The resignation came amid mounting pressure and an ongoing ethics investigation.Gonzales, a Republican representing Texas's 23rd congressional district, confirmed the relationship with Regina Santos-Aviles, a married staff member who died by suicide in September 2025 near her home in Uvalde, Texas.The medical examiner ruled her death a suicide.The resignation follows sexual misconduct allegations against another congressman, Democrat Eric Swalwell of California, which prompted ethics inquiries and discussions about expelling both lawmakers.To avoid expulsion and retain... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Apr 2026 08:06 LONDON
Resignations of US Congress members Swalwell and Gonzales amid sexual misconduct allegations
Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell and Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales have resigned from the US House of Representatives amid bipartisan pressure and allegations of sexual misconduct.Swalwell submitted his resignation effective at 2pm Eastern Time on April 14, 2026, while Gonzales's resignation will take effect at 11:59pm the same day.The departures followed threats from lawmakers across both parties to introduce resolutions to expel the two men, citing the allegations as grounds for their ineligibility to continue serving.Swalwell, a seven-term congressman first elected in 2012, was a leading candidate to replace California Governor Gavin Newsom before the allegations emerged.Swalwell faced multiple accusations, including... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Apr 2026 21:03 LONDON
California Gubernatorial Candidate Eric Swalwell Faces Multiple Sexual Assault Allegations
California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell is confronting multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct, intensifying pressure on his campaign.The San Francisco Chronicle reported that a former employee accused Swalwell of sexually assaulting her on two occasions when she was intoxicated and unable to consent.This woman, who worked under Swalwell during his tenure as a congressman representing California's East Bay since 2013, shared her account with both the Chronicle and CNN.Additionally, three other women have come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct in interviews with CNN.Swalwell has categorically denied all allegations, stating he has served the public for nearly 20 years... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Apr 2026 01:00 LONDON
