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Gonzales faces backlash after requests for explicit photo from aide who died by suicide
politics2 days ago

Gonzales faces backlash after requests for explicit photo from aide who died by suicide

Texas Tribune reporting shows U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales pressed his district director for an explicit photo, which she refused; her husband later alleged an affair and provided texts to the Tribune. A police report indicates Santos-Aviles told officers she set herself on fire after learning her husband was involved with her best friend. Gonzales denies the affair and has faced calls to resign as he competes in a primary, with opponents accusing him of exploiting the tragedy for political points.

via The Texas Tribune|
#2026-elections#congress#politics
Gonzales claims dead staffer’s husband tried to blackmail him over alleged affair
politics5 days ago

Gonzales claims dead staffer’s husband tried to blackmail him over alleged affair

Rep. Tony Gonzales says he is being blackmailed by the husband of a former aide who died by suicide, citing an email that sought up to $300,000 in exchange for a nondisclosure agreement about an alleged affair; the story ties to ongoing coverage of Regina Santos-Aviles and Gonzales’s GOP primary, while he denies the affair and calls for the police report on her death to be released.

via The Texas Tribune|
#affair#blackmail#congress
Colbert-CBS Interview Block Sparks Debate Over FCC Equal-Time Rule
politics8 days ago

Colbert-CBS Interview Block Sparks Debate Over FCC Equal-Time Rule

Colbert says CBS blocked airing an interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico to avoid triggering the FCC’s equal-time rule; CBS cites legal guidance, while the interview remains on The Late Show’s YouTube channel, which isn’t bound by the rule. The equal-time rule dates to 1927 and has bona fide news exemptions, but a Trump-era reinterpretation by Brendan Carr tightened requirements for online records. Critics, including FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez, call the move censorship and say it pressures broadcasters; the FCC did not respond to requests for comment.

via Axios|
#cbs#colbert#equal-time-rule
Texas GOP candidate’s family buys Epstein’s New Mexico ranch at auction
politics9 days ago

Texas GOP candidate’s family buys Epstein’s New Mexico ranch at auction

The Huffines family, led by Texas comptroller hopeful and self-described Trump Republican Donald Huffines, bought Jeffrey Epstein’s New Mexico ranch (the Zorro/San Rafael Ranch) at a public auction, with proceeds reportedly benefiting Epstein’s victims. The LLC San Rafael Ranch LLC, associated with the Huffines, was listed as owner and Mary Catherine Huffines linked to the property. The purchase comes as Huffines leads the Texas GOP comptroller primary, and the piece notes Epstein-Trump ties and surrounding scrutiny, including past high-profile visitors to the ranch.

via The Guardian|
#epstein#huffines#new-mexico
Race to fill Houston’s vacant District 18 seat narrows to two
politics25 days ago

Race to fill Houston’s vacant District 18 seat narrows to two

Texas’ 18th Congressional District runoff will decide who finishes the late Rep. Sylvester Turner’s term, with Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards advancing in a race that required a runoff after neither won 50% in November. The results were provided by HarrisVotes, and voters will also cast ballots on March 3 in the primary for the next term, all amid ongoing map-related litigation that could affect the district’s long-term representation.

via KHOU|
#district-18#elections#houston
James Talarico Raises Nearly $7 Million for U.S. Senate Bid
politics1 month ago

James Talarico Raises Nearly $7 Million for U.S. Senate Bid

Texas State Rep. James Talarico has raised nearly $7 million in the latest quarter, bringing his total to $13 million for his U.S. Senate bid, demonstrating strong fundraising momentum despite a competitive primary and a poll showing his opponent leading. Most donations are small and from individuals, with no corporate PAC contributions, and his campaign aims to win both the primary and general elections.

via The Texas Tribune|
#campaign-finance#fundraising#james-talarico
Texas Republican Troy Nehls to retire from Congress in 2026
politics2 months ago

Texas Republican Troy Nehls to retire from Congress in 2026

U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls announced he will not seek reelection in Texas' 22nd District, becoming the sixth Texas Republican to retire from Congress this cycle. His twin brother, Trever Nehls, announced a bid for the seat. Troy Nehls, a supporter of Donald Trump, is in his third term and plans to leave before the 2026 primary filing deadline amid ongoing redistricting battles in Texas.

via The Texas Tribune|
#politics#reelection#retirement