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House Ethics panel investigates US Representative George Santos

US Representative George Santos has admitted to fabricating details about his work history and education [File: Andrew Harnik/AP Photo]

An ethics panel in the United States House of Representatives is investigating a Republican Congressman over a litany of falsehoods about his education, profession, cultural background and financial dealings that have attracted scrutiny since his election in 2022.

The House Ethics Committee made the announcement on Thursday and its probe appears to be wide in scope. Santos has consistently said he will not heed calls to resign from office.

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