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House Republican leaders urged Rep. Tony Gonzales to withdraw from reelection after he admitted an affair with a staffer.
Gonzales admitted the affair on a conservative radio show, calling it a lapse in judgment.
The House Ethics Committee is investigating Gonzales's relationship with the aide Regina Santos-Aviles, who died by suicide in September.
Gonzales heads to a May runoff in Texas's southwest district after the primary, facing Brandon Herrera from the right.
Katy Padilla Stout won the Democratic primary in Gonzales's district and advanced to the November general election.
Cook Political Report still lists the district as Solid R.
Speaker Mike Johnson and House leadership described Gonzales as cooperating with the investigation.
Regina Santos-Aviles's death and the affair led to renewed scrutiny of Gonzales's conduct.
The district is in southwestern Texas along the Mexican border.
The election path follows a primary that produced a runoff and a November general election.

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The House debates Trump’s war powers as tensions with Iran and Israel continue.
Experts say the presidential power over military action has often outpaced Congress.
The War Powers Resolution aims to limit presidents, but its effectiveness is debated.
Historical presidents often sought rapid congressional support for action after initial moves.
The article notes 11 declarations of war in U.S. history, few since World War II.
A timeline shows how wartime authority has shifted between branches over decades.
Officials emphasize accountability measures despite limited legal checks.
The article references Trump’s broad claims about authority in potential conflicts.
The piece links past actions in Venezuela and Iran to current oversight battles.
Analysts say constitutional checks are designed to limit, not prevent, executive action.

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Democrats urge Johnson to cancel next week's recess to keep the House in session amid Iran operations.
The letter was led by Rep. Jared Moskowitz and calls for committee meetings on national security.
Democrats say staying in session is necessary to fulfill oversight duties during a sensitive security moment.
Republicans argue the White House is acting within its authority amid the Iran operation.
The House is out next week as lawmakers attend political retreats and monitor developments.
Democrats accused the administration of rushing into a Middle East conflict without a clear end.
House Republicans argued the ongoing DHS shutdown worsens the Iran-related situation.
The dispute highlights partisan divides over oversight during national security pressures.
The operation Epic Fury and related strikes are central to the debated policy and funding decisions.
The article notes coverage of various leaders and ongoing debates into the legislative session.

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Johnson told Fox News that Senate Democrats blocked DHS funding, leaving security needs unfunded.
He said Democrats prioritize ‘criminal illegal aliens’ over American citizens in the funding debate.
Johnson praised Kristi Noem for leading DHS 'during his second term' and discussed Mullin as successor.
The DHS funding vote in the House passed 221 to 209, but the Senate blocked it from advancing.
Johnson framed the debate within national security, citing warnings of terrorist sleeper cells and lone wolves.
Johnson contrasted the administration’s border policy with a belief that the country needs DHS funding to protect borders, shores, and communities.
The interview underscored a broader political clash over Homeland Security funding and national security priorities.
Johnson asserted Republicans support strong DHS funding to safeguard the country against domestic and international threats.
The segment tied the DHS funding dispute to ongoing Iran-related tensions and the SOTU political climate.

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Massie publicly pushes back after Johnson says the U.S. is not at war amid Middle East strikes.
Johnson states the United States has no intention of being at war, triggering a counterpoint from Massie.
Massie cites constitutional duties and past War Powers discussions in his reply.
The dispute follows a blocked war powers resolution and related votes.
Massie is associated with War Powers resolutions and bipartisan discussions on military authorization.
The exchange centers on language and meaning used by lawmakers when describing war.
The article situates the flare-up within ongoing U.S. policy debates in the 2020s.
Massie’s social media post includes direct quotes attributing war to the actions.
The piece notes the incident occurred amid congressional votes on military action authorities.
The report references previous efforts led by Massie and Khanna on war powers.

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