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Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after acknowledging affair with staffer

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after acknowledging affair with staffer

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire from Congress amid bipartisan calls to expel him

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after bipartisan calls for expulsion

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after bipartisan calls for expulsion

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire from Congress after bipartisan calls to expel him

Democrats urge Swalwell to resign from Congress as ethics probe begins

Democrats urge Swalwell to resign from Congress as ethics probe begins

By Nolan D. McCaskill WASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) - A growing number of Democrats on Monday called on U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell of California to resign from Congress or risk being expelled amid sexual misconduct allegations that upended his campaign for governor.

Fellow Democrats urge Swalwell to quit California governor's race and resign from Congress

Fellow Democrats urge Swalwell to quit California governor's race and resign from Congress

Fellow Democrats are abandoning Eric Swalwell’s campaign for California governor in droves after allegations surfaced that he sexually assaulted a former staffer,

What to know about Eric Swalwell's exit from Congress and the California governor's race

What to know about Eric Swalwell's exit from Congress and the California governor's race

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has announced that he’s leaving Congress and the crowded contest for California governor following sexual assault allegations that he denies

Texas Lt. Governor Warns GOP of Potential Senate Loss Without Unity

Texas Lt. Governor Warns GOP of Potential Senate Loss Without Unity

Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has issued a warning to the state's Republican Party, emphasizing the need for unity to secure a U.S. Senate seat in the upcoming November elections. Patrick highlighted the risk of losing the seat to Democrat James Talarico if Republicans fail to rally behind their nominee, whether it be Senator John Cornyn or Attorney General Ken Paxton. The warning was delivered during a speech at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, where Patrick stressed the importance of party cohesion following a contentious primary runoff between Cornyn and Paxton.

Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor after being accused of sexual assault

Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor after being accused of sexual assault

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for California governor after he was accused of sexual assault

Swalwell exits California governor's race after assault allegations as rivals seek his supporters

Swalwell exits California governor's race after assault allegations as rivals seek his supporters

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader

Gov. Wes Moore falls short in push to redraw Maryland's congressional map to boost Democrats

Gov. Wes Moore falls short in push to redraw Maryland's congressional map to boost Democrats

A proposal for a new Maryland congressional map has officially died with the conclusion of the state's legislative session

Some of Swalwell's fellow Democrats urge him to quit Congress amid sexual assault allegations

Some of Swalwell's fellow Democrats urge him to quit Congress amid sexual assault allegations

By Svea Herbst-Bayliss NEW YORK, April 12 (Reuters) - U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell, a front-runner candidate for California governor, faced mounting calls to resign from Congress on Sunday as some of his fellow Democrats urged him to leave following accusations of sexual assault.

Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign from Congress after sexual assault allegations

Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign from Congress after sexual assault allegations

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California has announced he will resign from Congress following multiple sexual assault allegations that prompted loud bipartisan calls for him to step down

Texas Education Agency to Install Conservator in NEISD Over Cellphone Policy Violation

Texas Education Agency to Install Conservator in NEISD Over Cellphone Policy Violation

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is set to appoint a conservator in the North East Independent School District (NEISD) following a violation of state cellphone policy. The district's trustees were found to have breached House Bill 1481, which mandates a ban on student cellphone use during the school day. NEISD's policy allowed cellphone use during lunch and breaks, contrary to the law's requirements. The conservator will have the authority to override school board decisions and enforce compliance with state law, marking a significant intervention by the TEA.