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Democrats Eyeing 2028 as Harris Focuses on Book Tour
Kamala Harris' extended book tour keeps 2028 presidential run in play, but party insiders suggest they may already be searching for a new standard-bearer.

Embattled GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales Ends Re-Election Bid Amid Calls To Resign
The three-term Texas congressman is facing a House Ethics Committee investigation for alleged sexual misconduct with a former staff member who later died by suicide.
GOP Leaders Urge Texas Rep. Gonzales to Drop Reelection Bid
Gonzales admitted to affair with former staffer who later died by suicide
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Mar. 5, 2026
House GOP Leaders Urge Texas Rep. Gonzales to End Reelection Bid After Affair Admission
Gonzales acknowledged relationship with former aide who later died by suicide, prompting ethics probe
Mar. 5, 2026
House GOP Leaders Call on Embattled Rep. Gonzales to Drop Reelection Bid
Congressman faces ethics probe over affair with late staffer who died by suicide
Mar. 5, 2026
House GOP Leaders Urge Texas Rep. Gonzales to End Reelection Bid After Affair Admission
Gonzales acknowledged relationship with former aide who later died by suicide, prompting ethics probe and calls for his withdrawal
Mar. 5, 2026
Republican Leaders Call for Rep. Gonzales to End Reelection Bid
Gonzales faces ethics probe over alleged affair with former aide who died by suicide
Mar. 5, 2026
Anti-Israel Donors Fail to Unseat Democratic Incumbent in North Carolina
New super PAC backed by Mamdani donors falls short in bid to oust Rep. Valerie Foushee over her ties to AIPAC.
Mar. 4, 2026
Texas Senate Primary Exposes Democratic Party Divisions
Talarico's victory highlights racial fault lines and challenges for Democrats in the state
Mar. 4, 2026
MAGA Exile Claims Voter Backlash to Trump's Iran War Hurt GOP in Texas
Former Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene says midterm voter anger over the president's military actions is already evident in Texas primary results.
Mar. 3, 2026
Dennis Quaid Joins Trump on Stage at Texas Rally
Actor expresses support for president and home state during Corpus Christi event
Mar. 2, 2026
CBS Austin Reporter Defies Directive to Downplay Pro-Trump Rally
Vinny Martorano refused to steer away from covering the demonstration after the Iran strikes.
Mar. 2, 2026
MAGA Women Demand GOP Colleague's Resignation Over Alleged Misconduct
Reps. Mace, Boebert, and Luna call for Rep. Gonzales to step down amid scandal, but remain silent on Trump's Epstein ties
Feb. 28, 2026
Trump Delivers for Texans
Policies under the Trump Administration have boosted the Texas economy and improved affordability for families
Feb. 28, 2026
Trump Booed After Praising Congressman Embroiled in Scandal
Former president's remarks about Rep. Tony Gonzales draw jeers from Texas crowd
Feb. 28, 2026
Polanksi and Farage: Unlikely Allies in Shaking Up UK Politics
Despite vast political differences, the Green and Reform leaders share surprising similarities in their disruptive approaches.
Feb. 26, 2026
Texas Congressman's Aide Claimed Affair Before Suicide
Rep. Tony Gonzales faces controversy as aide's text message alleges affair before her tragic death
Feb. 26, 2026
HHS Secretary Kennedy Kicks Off 'Real Food' BBQ Tour in Austin
Kennedy visited Terry Black's Barbecue to promote 'real food' over ultra-processed diets
Feb. 26, 2026
More Republicans Call for Rep. Tony Gonzales to Resign After Alleged Affair
Some GOP members who received campaign donations from Gonzales-affiliated PAC now demand he step down
Feb. 26, 2026
Health Secretary Kennedy Jr. Mocked for 'Guy Fieri' BBQ Tour
Critics accuse the HHS head of acting more like a social media influencer than a Cabinet official.
Feb. 26, 2026
GOP Rebels Gain Leverage Over House Speaker Johnson
Republican Party's narrow House majority forces Speaker Mike Johnson to tread carefully with fractious caucus
Feb. 25, 2026
House GOP Leader Declines to Call for Texas Congressman's Resignation Amid Sexting Scandal
Speaker Mike Johnson says 'things will play out' for Rep. Tony Gonzales as primary election looms
Feb. 24, 2026
GOP Rep. Gonzales Faces Calls to Resign Over Affair Allegations
At least four House Republicans have publicly demanded the Texas congressman step down or withdraw from his reelection bid.