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Wave of retirements and politics promise spending panel makeover

The House Appropriations Committee is set to undergo a major shake-up following the midterm elections, especially among its Republicans. With four members retiring, two running for Senate and four others in potentially tight reelection contests, nearly a third of the committee’s Republicans may not return in the next Congress. Democrats…

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Record 36 House Republicans To Leave Congress Amid Growing 'Dysfunction' On Capitol Hill

A record 36 House Republicans are walking away from Congress, deepening instability on Capitol Hill and complicating Speaker Mike Johnson's efforts to defend his paper-thin majority before the 2026 midterms.

International Business Times UK

Sheila Cherfilus McCormick's fellow Democrats demand her resignation or expulsion

"She has to consider her constituents and the House Democratic caucus," said one lawmaker.

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Ratings changes: 9 House races move toward Democrats

ANALYSIS — Three months after Inside Elections shifted a dozen House race ratings toward Democrats, nine more are moving the same way as Republicans look to defend their narrow House majority. The national atmosphere remains tough for the GOP. Historical midterm trends, President Donald Trump’s negative job approval rating and…

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Mike Johnson Slams Trump Official Who Quit Over Reservations About The War In Iran: 'Dont Know Where He Is Getting His Information'

House Speaker Mike Johnson slammed Joe Kent, the official who quit over reservations about the war in Iran, saying the intelligence he got supported the decision.

Latin Times

Republican Islamophobia comes unleashed in the US amid Trump’s war with Iran

ANALYSIS: The Grand Old Party used to condemn anti-Muslim rhetoric. Now, Eric Garcia writes, they tacitly accept it

The Independent UK

Trump-Endorsed Texas Candidate Brandon Herrera Faces Scrutiny Over Confederate Recruitment Video

Video of Brandon Herrera, the Republican congressional candidate who was endorsed this week by Trump, is drawing renewed scrutiny after footage showed him wearing Confederate imagery.

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Trump-Endorsed Candidate Competing For Tony Gonzales' Seat In Texas Under Scrutiny Over Posts Featuring Nazi Content

Brandon Herrera, now the Republican candidate for Texas' 23rd congressional district after Rep. Tony Gonzales withdrew from the race over his affair with an aide who later committed suicide, is under scrutiny himself for posts featuring Nazi content.

Latin Times

Trump-backed candidate seemingly recreates MLK shooting in resurfaced video

Herrera was endorsed by Trump on Wednesday, just before the video resurfaced

The Independent UK

With Tony Gonzales out, Democrats sense an opening against new hardline GOP nominee Brandon Herrera

Herrera’s history of brash comments, and the leftward drift of Hispanic voters, has renewed Democrats’ interest in the 23rd Congressional District, which runs from San Antonio to El Paso.

The Texas Tribune

Brandon Herrera gets Trump endorsement for 23rd Congressional District

Herrera, who won the most votes in the Republican primary for the seat, avoided a runoff when incumbent Rep. Tony Gonzales dropped out of the race amid an affair scandal.

The Texas Tribune

A GOP ‘MeToo’ moment? Not yet

As most Republicans avoided questions last month about allegations Rep. Tony Gonzales had an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide, three GOP women made their demands clear: their colleague has to go. Reps. Lauren Boebert of Colorado, Nancy Mace of South Carolina and Anna Paulina Luna of…

Roll Call

Hardline House Freedom Caucus gains ground in Texas GOP primaries

If they win in November, Steve Toth and Brandon Herrera are poised to join the group known for its conservative absolutist approach and willingness to defy GOP leaders.

The Texas Tribune

GOP implodes as a sex scandal leads to a Nazi nominee—Democrats are already sharpening their knives

They are hedging their bets that public opinion will run against the Republican nominee.

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Trump is the GOAT in swaying GOP races — and prediction markets say he’ll decide Texas this way

IN FOCUS: Betting markets think Trump’s will decide who to back in Texas soon enough. But, Eric Garcia flags, his batting average has significant caveats.

The Independent UK

Lauren Boebert slams disgraced Tony Gonzales and GOP colleagues who voted against sexual misconduct transparency bill

Boebert criticized Gonzales for opposing the measure, saying it shields misconduct, and reiterated that she had urged him to resign or suspend his campaign, which he did

International Business Times UK

Rep. Tony Gonzales Drops Re-Election Bid Following Affair Scandal Admission

Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales announces his departure from politics following an affair scandal and ongoing House Ethics probe.

The Guardian - US

Texas lawmaker ends re-election bid after admitting to affair with ex-staffer

Republican congressman Tony Gonzales had repeatedly denied affair with former aide who later died by suicide

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Tony Gonzales drops re-election bid after pressure from GOP leadership to quit race

House GOP leadership called on him to quit the race after the Texas Republican admitted to having an affair with a former staffer.

The Independent UK

Texas Republican Tony Gonzales drops re-election bid after admitting affair with staffer who died by suicide

Gonzales admitted Wednesday to having an affair with Regina Santos-Aviles, who worked in his Uvalde office

The Texas Tribune

Rep. Tony Gonzales drops reelection bid amid pressure over affair scandal

The San Antonio Republican was pushed into a runoff in the primary for his border district. Speaker Mike Johnson and other GOP members had called on him to exit the race.

International Business Times UK

Tony Gonzales Cheating Confession: Texas Congressman Admits Affair with Late Staffer

Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales admits to an affair with a former staffer, Regina Santos-Aviles, who tragically passed away. Gonzales takes full responsibility for his actions.

The Independent UK

Republican leadership calls for congressman to drop re-election bid after admitting to affair with married staffer who died by suicide

Tony Gonzales is set to go onto the runoff race, but admitted to an affair with a former staffer

Latin Times

House Republican Leaders Urge Tony Gonzales To Withdraw From Congressional Race Over Affair With Aide Who Later Committed Suicide

Republican leadership in the Lower House has called on Rep. Tony Gonzales to withdraw from his congressional race over the affair with an aide who later committed suicide.

The Texas Tribune

Speaker Mike Johnson and House leadership ask Tony Gonzales to drop reelection bid

The call from party leadership in Congress arrived a day after the San Antonio congressman admitted to the affair for the first time.

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