The Texas Republican's announcement came shortly after Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said he plans on resigning amid sexual assault and misconduct allegations.

WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas said Monday he will retire from Congress after bipartisan calls to expel him. Gonzales had already said he would not seek reelection after admitting ...

The Texas Republican faces an expulsion vote stemming from his affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Republican Representative Tony Gonzales of Texas announced Monday he ...

Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, both resigned Tuesday from Congress in lieu of facing expulsion following sexual misconduct allegations. Swalwell vows to fight the allegations ...

Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio, could be expelled from Congress this week as members in both parties contemplate ousting colleagues accused of sexual misconduct. Bipartisan calls to expel both ...

The U.S. House Ethics Committee emphasized it has “zero tolerance” for sexual misconduct and a long track record of investigating such allegations. But it also highlights a limitation: when a member ...

The governor's office has not said when a special election to replace Rep. Tony Gonzales will be scheduled. Gonzales resigned from office this week after admitting to having an affair with an ...

WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas said Monday he will retire from Congress after bipartisan calls to expel him. Gonzales had already said he would not seek reelection after admitting ...