Trending Now - Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales to Resign Amid Scandal

WHO:

Salon - Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales announced his resignation.

NBC News Politics - Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, is involved in the scandal.

CNN - Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell also announced his resignation amid similar allegations.

WHAT:

NBC News Politics - Gonzales stated he will "retire" after facing sexual misconduct allegations.

CNN - Gonzales announced he would step down from Congress just before a potential expulsion vote.

TMZ - Gonzales admitted to having an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.

CBS News Politics - Gonzales faces an expulsion vote due to his affair with a staffer.

WHERE:

CNN - The events are taking place in Washington, D.C., where Congress is located.

WHEN:

NBC News - Gonzales announced his retirement on April 14th, 2026.

CNN - Gonzales plans to file his retirement on April 15th, 2026.

WHY:

CNN - Gonzales faced pressure from House colleagues to resign due to allegations of sexual relationships with staffers.

NBC News - The resignation follows allegations of inappropriate text messages sent to multiple staffers.

HOW:

CNN - Gonzales had been under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for a relationship with a former senior aide.

CNN - Allegations include Gonzales sending inappropriate texts soliciting nude photos and asking about underwear to a staffer.

(UPDATED April 14, 2026 01:21 UTC)

Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales announced his resignation on Tuesday, amid allegations of sexual misconduct. He stated he would "retire" just before a potential expulsion vote related to his affair with a staffer who later died by suicide. Gonzales has faced increasing pressure from his House colleagues due to claims of inappropriate text messages sent to multiple staffers, including soliciting nude photos. Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell also announced his resignation on the same day amid similar allegations. Both resignations come as the House Ethics Committee investigates Gonzales for his relationship with a former senior aide in Washington, D.C.