Ethics Panel Probes Gonzales Affair Allegations

The House Ethics Committee launches an investigation into Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) over allegations of sexual misconduct with a former staffer and unfair favoritism. The probe targets claims he had an affair with Regina Santos-Aviles, a married aide in his district office who died by suicide in September 2025 after setting herself on fire. Text messages reportedly show her acknowledging the relationship to another staffer, though Gonzales denies any wrongdoing and calls it a political smear.