Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales has publicly admitted to having an affair with his former aide, Regina Ann Santos-Aviles, who died by suicide last September. Gonzales described the affair as a “lapse in judgment” and said he reconciled with his wife and sought forgiveness through his faith. The House Ethics Committee has launched an investigation into whether Gonzales engaged in sexual misconduct or offered unfair … Continue reading Texas lawmaker admits he had affair with aide who died by suicide

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison testified Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee on alleged misuse of federal funds and fraud in the state’s social services programs. Republicans, led by Chairman James Comer, accused Walz and Ellison of knowing about fraud as early as 2019 and retaliating against whistleblowers, while continuing payments to programs like the $250 million Feeding Our Future initiative. … Continue reading Minnesota Gov. Walz, AG Ellison testify at House Oversight Committee hearing on fraud

Rep. Burgess Owens (R-Utah) announced he will not seek reelection in 2026, joining over 30 other House and Senate Republicans stepping down this year. Owens, who has served in Congress since 2021, cited his focus on advocating for at-risk children and education as motivating his public service. He emphasized completing his current term fully committed to representing Utah’s values of faith, family, free markets, and … Continue reading Utah Republican announces he won’t seek reelection

The House voted 357-65 to refer Rep. Nancy Mace’s resolution on making sexual misconduct reports public to committee, effectively killing it. Mace, a Republican running for South Carolina governor, sought to have the Ethics Committee release all allegations against lawmakers and aides following reports about Rep. Tony Gonzales sending sexual texts to a late aide. The bipartisan leaders of the Ethics Committee argued public disclosure … Continue reading House kills effort to release all congressional sex misconduct, harassment reports

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez sharply criticized U.S. strikes on Iran, calling the escalating Middle East conflict a “disaster” and warning against repeating past mistakes like the Iraq invasion. His comments follow President Donald Trump’s threat to cut off trade with Spain after Madrid blocked U.S. use of jointly operated bases for the strikes. Sánchez emphasized that Spain would not participate in actions harmful to … Continue reading Spain PM hits back over Trump threats to cut trade over military base access

Aaron Spencer, who is awaiting trial for killing the man accused of sexually abusing his daughter, won the Republican nomination for sheriff in Lonoke County, Arkansas. He secured over 53% of the vote, defeating incumbent Sheriff John Staley and another candidate. An Army veteran and farmer, Spencer has argued that his actions were justified under Arkansas law to protect his daughter. He said his experience … Continue reading Arkansas man charged with murder wins sheriff nomination

The Texas Republican Senate primary will go to a May 26 runoff between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton, as neither secured the 50% threshold to avoid a second round. Third-place finisher Rep. Wesley Hunt garnered enough support to prevent an outright win, with polls showing Paxton slightly ahead before the primary. Cornyn and national Republicans have warned that a Paxton nomination … Continue reading Texas GOP Senate primary heads to runoff, with Cornyn, Paxton on ballot

State Rep. James Talarico won the Texas Senate Democratic primary over Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in a high-spending, hard-fought contest, keeping Democratic hopes alive for a November upset in the traditionally Republican state. Talarico will face the winner of a May runoff between Republican Sen. John Cornyn and MAGA favorite Ken Paxton, a race likely influenced by any endorsement from former President Donald Trump. No Democrat … Continue reading Talarico wins Texas Senate Dem nomination

Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized President Trump for launching Operation Epic Fury on Iran, saying he broke his promises to avoid foreign wars and regime change, calling the actions “America last.” Greene questioned Trump’s motives and mental state, claiming the war does not serve the American people. Trump also publicly expressed frustration with the U.K. after Prime Minister Keir Starmer initially denied U.S. use of … Continue reading Marjorie Taylor Greene launches huge attack on Trump over Iran

The House Oversight Committee voted 24-19 to subpoena Pam Bondi for a deposition regarding the DOJ’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and its compliance with the Epstein Transparency Act. The subpoena follows criticism that the Department of Justice removed tens of thousands of previously public Epstein documents, despite the law requiring all files, including those related to Ghislaine Maxwell, to be released. Rep. Nancy … Continue reading Epstein files: House committee subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi

Lawmakers at the U.S. Capitol expressed growing concern over the Trump administration’s rationale and strategy for the war with Iran, demanding clarity on objectives, exit plans, and the cost in lives and resources. Closed-door briefings with House and Senate members revealed conflicting explanations from officials, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying Trump acted to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, while some suggested the … Continue reading Tensions flare as lawmakers question Iran war’s costs, risks and strategy