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Seat Vacated by Santos Moves to "Toss Up" Status

Former Republican congressman George Santos was expelled from Congress on Friday.

Santos's expulsion creates a swing-seat status in the third congressional district of New York. [ more ]

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US news

House expels New York Rep. George Santos. It's just the sixth expulsion in the chamber's history.

Republican Rep. George Santos of New York has been expelled from the House after a critical ethics report on his conduct.

Santos fought the expulsion effort and appealed directly to lawmakers who worry about setting a new precedent for expulsions. [ more ]

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The Undoing of George Santos

George Santos expelled from Congress for misusing campaign funds on luxury items

Santos's lies provoked resentment and outrage, different from typical political deception [ more ]

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SANTOS EXPULSION VOTE: Lying Congress member rants on Capitol Hill ahead of possible ouster | amNewYork

Rep. George Santos faces expulsion from Congress before being convicted in court, setting a new precedent.

Santos is presenting himself as someone who is being treated differently from previous expelled members of Congress.

The House Ethics Committee released a scathing report with overwhelming evidence of Santos' lawbreaking. [ more ]

New York Post

Republicans suckered into expelling George Santos and the most conservative voting record in NY: 'To hell with this place'

Republicans expelled George Santos, despite it being a decision that should have been left to his constituents.

The expulsion weakens the Republican majority in the House and opens up an opportunity for Democrats to regain the seat. [ more ]

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House Expels George Santos From Congress

George Santos, a New York Republican, has been expelled from Congress following a bipartisan vote after being indicted on 23 counts.

This marks the first time someone has been expelled from the House without being convicted of a federal crime or supporting the Confederacy. [ more ]

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1 month ago

George Santos Says He Is Done With the G.O.P. (The Feeling Is Mutual.)

George Santos quits Republican Party after criticizing party's actions and values

Santos plans to run as an independent in the House race, potentially affecting the outcome in a key district. [ more ]

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2 months ago

George Santos Says He's Running for Congress Again

George Santos intends to run for Congress again despite being expelled and facing criminal charges.

Mr. Santos plans to challenge Representative Nick LaLota in New York's First Congressional District in the Republican primary in June. [ more ]

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2 months ago

What to Know About the Race to Replace George Santos

The special House election in New York's Third Congressional District is considered a tossup with high stakes for both parties.

George Santos, the previous congressman, was expelled from the House after being accused of campaign and credit card fraud. [ more ]

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4 months ago

George Santos's Latest Stop on His Notoriety Tour: A Ziwe Interview

Ziwe Fumudoh interviewed George Santos in a widely anticipated conversation but the interview did not break any news.

Despite facing felony counts, Santos has transformed himself into a showman, capitalizing on his disgrace to gain a level of celebrity status. [ more ]

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What's Next for George Santos? Court Dates and, Maybe, Reality TV.

George Santos, a former New York Republican congressman, has been expelled from the House and faces trial next year on charges of fraud and theft.

Despite his legal troubles, Santos may still have opportunities for a second act in reality TV or the entertainment industry. [ more ]

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George Santos Is Kicked Out of Congress in a Historic Vote

Republican congressman George Santos was expelled from the House after a bipartisan vote

Santos is the first person to be expelled from the House without a federal conviction or support for the Confederacy [ more ]

AP News

2 months ago

Why AP declared Tom Suozzi the winner of the George Santos seat: Race call explained

Former Rep. Tom Suozzi replaces Republican George Santos in New York's third congressional district, helping Democrats chip away at the Republican majority in the House.

Suozzi's victory was based on early vote results showing a decisive lead in Queens and enough of a lead in Nassau County to withstand the expected boost for the Republican nominee. [ more ]

The Hill

Man running for Santos seat convicted on Jan. 6 charges

Philip Sean Grillo, a man running for a congressional seat, has been found guilty of charges related to the January 6th attack on the Capitol.

Grillo is running to replace former Rep. George Santos, who was removed from office after being found guilty of serious federal crimes. [ more ]

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George Santos Uses Cameo Videos to Make, of All Things, an Honest Buck

Former congressman George Santos, who was expelled from the House of Representatives and is facing federal fraud charges, is making money by addressing people on the video app Cameo.

In his videos, Santos jokingly refers to his past lies and scandals, showing little remorse for his actions and suggesting that he is not worried about the legal consequences he is facing. [ more ]

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Rosalynn Carter memorial service to be attended by US presidents and first ladies live

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are set to attend a tribute service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter in Atlanta.

The House is expected to start a two-day clock to vote on whether to expel George Santos from office.

Mike Pence spoke with lawyers for the special prosecutor investigating Donald Trump over the January 6 insurrection. [ more ]

HuffPost

Jen Psaki Exposes 'Pious' Mike Johnson's Glaring Hypocrisy On Trump

Republicans are calling out Rep. George Santos for alleged misconduct, highlighting their ability to hold their own accountable.

Jen Psaki points out the GOP's silence regarding the allegations and evidence against Donald Trump, emphasizing the hypocrisy in their response. [ more ]

POLITICO

3 months ago

US Elections

George Santos is gone from Congress. His campaign committee is still a financial mess.

Nancy Marks, the former campaign treasurer for George Santos, pleaded guilty to fraudulent reporting.

Santos' campaign committee is still active and has reported owing over $16,000 to WinRed and a total of $155,000 in debts. [ more ]

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US Elections

Finding a Santos Successor Is Proving No Simple Task for Republicans

Republican candidates for the special election in New York to replace George Santos are facing numerous controversies and scandals.

The party's attempts to avoid another scandal like Santos have backfired, with several candidates having questionable backgrounds. [ more ]

HuffPost

4 months ago

US news

George Santos' Latest Money-Making Stunt Has Critics Saying... No, No, No

Former Congressman George Santos is offering personalized video messages on the Cameo platform dressed as Santa Claus for $500.

Santos has a history of embellishing his resume and is facing criminal charges and an ethics investigation. [ more ]

HuffPost

4 months ago

US news

Jimmy Kimmel Openly Laughs At George Santos' Threat To Him

Former Rep. George Santos is demanding $20,000 from Jimmy Kimmel after the late-night host tricked him into recording personalized video messages and then aired them on his show.

Kimmel laughed off Santos' demand and continued to air more wild messages he had paid Santos to film. [ more ]

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