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4 lawmakers to be fired from Congress this week!?

Gonzales is under an Ethics Committee investigation after acknowledging an affair with a staff member.

4 lawmakers to be fired from Congress this week!?
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
Apr 13, 2026
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The article reports that Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales could face expulsion efforts when the House returns, while Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Cory Mills could also face resolutions. It describes ongoing allegations and investigations involving all four lawmakers.

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Tony Gonzales Former U.S. Representative (R-TX)
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Tony Gonzales
Former U.S. Representative (R-TX)

Representative facing an expulsion effort and an Ethics Committee investigation

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Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
Former U.S. Representative (D-FL)

Representative who could face an expulsion resolution amid allegations and an Ethics subcommittee finding

Cherfilus-McCormick's version of this story ↗
Eric Swalwell
Former U.S. Representative (D-CA)

Representative facing a reported expulsion threat amid allegations and a criminal investigation

Swalwell's version of this story ↗
Cory Mills
R · FL-7

Representative who could face an expulsion resolution and is the subject of an Ethics Committee investigation

Mills's version of this story ↗
George Santos
Former U.S. Representative (R-NY)

Former representative cited as the most recent member expelled from the House

Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

Representative who called for the lawmakers to resign or be expelled

Representative who voiced support for expelling the men

Byron Donalds
R · FL-19

Representative who said he would vote to expel both men

Representative leading an effort to draft a measure against Gonzales

Representative who said she would introduce a resolution against Swalwell if he does not resign

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Tony Gonzales Announces Retirement Amid Ethics Investigation

Outlets report that Tony Gonzales announced he would leave Congress amid misconduct allegations and possible expulsion proceedings. Left-leaning outlets link his retirement announcement to the prospect of an expulsion vote and to Eric Swalwell’s departure. Center outlets place the departures within a broader congressional ethics and oversight crisis. Right-leaning outlets emphasize the scandals and possible expulsions, with some also focusing on the House’s disciplinary response.

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