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Representative Tony Gonzales admitted to an improper affair with a staffer, leading to calls for his expulsion alongside Representative Swalwell.
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10 stories · 83–89 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Representative Eric Swalwell dropped his California gubernatorial bid amid sexual misconduct allegations, but now faces intensifying calls from both parties to resign his seat in Congress or face an expulsion vote.
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Outlets across the political spectrum are reporting on Representative Tony Gonzales's retirement following an admitted affair and a House Ethics Committee probe. While AP News focuses on the bipartisan pressure for his resignation, right-leaning outlets like the Conservative Angle emphasize "equal accountability" by frequently pairing his case with allegations against Democrat Eric Swalwell. The Guardian adds further gravity to the framing, noting the staffer involved reportedly died by suicide.
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