The House Ethics Committee announced Thursday that it broadened an investigation into scandal-laden Rep. George Santos to consider allegations of unemployment benefits fraud against the New York Republican.
Chairman Michael Guest, R-Miss., and ranking member Susan Wild, D-Pa., also announced in a statement Thursday that they would proceed with the investigation as the Justice Department prosecutes Santos on 13 federal charges in New York.
“The Committee is aware of the risks associated with dual investigations and is in communication with the Department of Justice to mitigate the potential risks while still meeting the Committee’s obligations to safeguard the integrity of the House,” they said.
