Tony Gonzales to Retire

In a second high-profile resignation from the House this week, Rep. Tony Gonzales confirmed he will not seek reelection and will step down tomorrow.

The Texas Republican admitted to an affair with a subordinate who tragically died by suicide, a scandal that roiled his district and the GOP caucus.

Gonzales' departure comes as the House Ethics Committee intensifies its scrutiny of multiple members for personal misconduct.

His exit further narrows the already thin Republican majority in the chamber as they return from a two-week recess.