Overview
- NBC News reports, citing two sources, that the Office of Congressional Conduct has finished its review but cannot transmit findings within 60 days of an election and plans to send the report after the Texas primary.
- A November 25 letter obtained by the San Antonio Express-News shows the watchdog advanced to a second-phase review and sought texts, emails and other communications about the alleged relationship.
- Rep. Tony Gonzales denies having an affair and posted a screenshot of an attorney’s email while alleging “blackmail,” and he called for the Uvalde police report on the aide’s death to be released.
- Widower Adrian Aviles and his attorney, Bobby Barrera, deny any extortion, say they possess substantial evidence from Santos-Aviles’ phone, and note records were kept sealed to protect the couple’s child from graphic material.
- The allegations are shaping a competitive March 3 GOP primary as challenger Brandon Herrera urges Gonzales to resign, with stakes that include potential ethics exposure under House rules that bar member–staff relationships.