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Rep. Tony Gonzales' Primary Challenger Slams Him Over Alleged Affair With Aide Who Them Committed Suicide: 'Evil Man Who Must Resign'

Gun rights activist and YouTuber Brandon Herrera, who is challenging Rep. Tony Gonzales in a primary for Texas' 23rd district, slammed him over reports of an alleged affair with an aide who later committed suicide.

Latin Times

Rep. Tony Gonzales accuses dead staffer’s husband of trying to blackmail him amid affair scandal

The Republican congressman shared on social media an email requesting a settlement of up to $300,000 in exchange for a nondisclosure agreement.

The Texas Tribune

At the Races: Sitting tight in Texas

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the endorsements and redistricting.

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Married Congressman, alleged affair with staff who killed herself, wronged husband: MAGA's Tony Gonzales says he won't engage with smears

US Representative Tony Gonzales is at the center of a major scandal as a former staffer of Gonzales claimed that Gonzales had an affair with another staffer Regina Ann Santos-Aviles who died by suicide in September. Regina's husband too supported the claim and said he found messages of very sexual…

The Times of India

Rep. Tony Gonzales attacks primary opponent amid reporting of his affair with aide who died by suicide

The San Antonio Express-News reported on a text message from a staffer admitting to having an affair with Gonzales. The staffer died last year after setting herself on fire in Uvalde.

The Texas Tribune

‘Absolutely insane’: Trump-endorsed Republican facing fury over alleged affair with staffer who poured gasoline over herself and burned to death

Strange things are afoot in Uvalde, Texas.

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Trump lawyer sends cease-and-desist letter to Brandon Herrera over use of president’s image in campaign ad

The letter says Herrera’s mailer depicting him next to the president “is inconsistent with President Trump’s unequivocal endorsement” of Rep. Tony Gonzales in the GOP primary for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District.

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These are the key Texas races for Congress in 2026 - Roll Call

Here’s how races in Texas are shaping up following Monday’s filing deadline for candidates for office in next year’s midterm elections.

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Gun Rights Activist Brandon Herrera Ramps Up Bid to Unseat Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales, Accuses Him of Alleged Affair

With more than three months to go until the 2026 primary, Herrera has already surpassed what he raised in the 2024 cycle, putting new pressure on Gonzales' seat.

Latin Times

Brandon Herrera raises $1 million, swipes at Rep. Tony Gonzales over alleged affair

Gonzales recently made his first public remarks about the death of his 35-year-old aide who died after lighting herself on fire. He vigorously denied reports that the two were engaged in an extramarital affair.

The Texas Tribune

‘The writing is on the wall’: Republicans warn of slipping Latino votes amid Trump’s deportation blitz and flailing economy

IN FOCUS: Latino conservatives tell Eric Garcia that high costs at the supermarket and draconian immigration policies could cost the GOP most of the gains Trump made last year

The Independent UK

Some Veterans Day events canceled due to government shutdown

Others are relying on even more help from volunteers than usual to make up for the lack of federal resources

The Independent UK

Family of Texas congressional aide who lit herself on fire speaks out after claims of an affair with Republican

The late congressional aide’s mother called claims of an affair, ‘completely false’

The Independent UK

Texas GOP Congressman in alleged affair with aide who doused herself in gasoline and burned to death

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Texas GOP to consider blocking lawmakers from 2026 primary ballot in first test of new censure rule

The state party’s governing board will meet Saturday to decide whether 10 Texas House Republicans tried to thwart GOP priorities during this year’s legislative session.

The Texas Tribune

About $675 million earmarked for Texas projects is in limbo as Congress careens toward shutdown

Texas’ congressional delegation obtained tentative funding for infrastructure improvements, university research and other initiatives, but the nearly 350 earmarks are all in jeopardy.

The Independent UK

Gun rights influencer responds after Minneapolis shooting suspect praised him in video

YouTuber Brandon Herrera said he was ‘disgusted that my name came out of this demon's mouth’

The Texas Tribune

Minneapolis gunman appears to promote “Brandon Herrera for president” in video posted before shooting

Herrera, a gun rights activist with millions of online followers, said he was “disgusted” to be mentioned by the shooter. Herrera is challenging U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales in the Republican primary.

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Gun rights YouTuber Brandon Herrera to challenge U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales again in GOP primary

Herrera, who came within 400 votes of ousting Gonzales in a 2024 runoff, is once again positioning himself to the right of the incumbent.

The Independent UK

Texas Republican admits: Trump’s tariffs will ‘hurt’ district but ‘I support him’

Border-state Republican says he’s ‘focused on that August 1 deadline’ as Mexico’s Sheinbaum warns U.S. that she won’t make unilateral concessions

The Independent UK

Trump vowed to prioritize deporting hardened criminals. Data suggests only 6% of known undocumented immigrant murderers have been caught

Just eight percent of people arrested by ICE from October to May were convicted of serious crimes, figures suggest

Latin Times

AG Pam Bondi Warns DOJ is on 'High Alert' Due To Iranians Who Entered The Country During Biden Administration

AG Pam Bondi said the Department of Justice was on "high alert" due to the presence of Iranian nationals in the country who unlawfully entered the country during the Biden administration.

The Texas Tribune

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales draws GOP primary challenge from Cotulla rancher Susan Storey Rubio

In a launch video, Storey Rubio attacked Gonzales’ border security record and said it’s “time to round up the career politicians and deport them out of Washington.”

Latin Times

Texas Lawmaker Says National Guard in L.A. Marks Start of Broader Federal Response to Immigration Protests

On Sunday evening, Trump described the protests as a "riot" and suggested he may deploy Marines and other troops to future demonstrations nationwide to ensure "law and order."

The Texas Tribune

Rep. Tony Tinderholt, voice of the insurgent far right GOP, to retire from the Texas House

Tinderholt attributed his decision to retire to his confidence in a new conservative generation of lawmakers and a desire to spend more time with his family.

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