Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales has ended his reelection campaign but says he will finish his current term. His announcement came hours after GOP leaders urged him to step aside and after reports surfaced alleging he had a relationship with a former district staffer who later died by suicide.

President Donald Trump says he wants to avoid a runoff in Texas' US Senate race.

"After deep reflection and ‌with ⁠the support of my loving family, I have decided not ​to seek ​re-election ⁠while serving out the rest ​of this congress ​with ⁠the same commitment I've always had to ...