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House ethics committee opens inquiry into Rep. George Santos

NEW YORK — Rep. George Santos, already under the microscope of prosecutors, faced a bipartisan rebuke on Thursday from a group of his House colleagues, who unanimously ordered their own inquiry into the Republican’s outlandish campaign fabrications.

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Rep. Santos trades insults with Sen. Romney at State of the Union address

President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address turned into an opportunity for politicians from both sides of the aisle to show what they really think of Rep. George Santos.

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George Santos: why the Republicans aren't doing anything about the controversial congressman, yet

Republican Representative George Santos has been continuously embroiled in scandal since his election in November 2022.

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Santos fumes over new FBI investigation

FBI investigates Santos' role in alleged GoFundMe scheme for veteran's dying dog

Salon

George Santos scandal consumes Congress, chafes lawmakers on both sides of aisle

Trailed constantly by shouting reporters, Rep. George Santos has become one of the most watched first-term congressmen in history.

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Ritchie Torres went from crypto ‘newbie’ to key ally in Washington. Now he could shape the industry’s post-FTX future

The second-term Congressman from the Bronx is one of many who got donations from Sam Bankman-Fried. He's fighting for rules that could help crypto serve the "unbanked."

Fortune

Leonard Greene: If Congressman Pants on Fire can get elected, then so can I

As much as I’ve enjoyed my career in journalism, and the perks that have gone along with it, like playing basketball with Barack Obama, or exclusive interviews with the last three popes, I find myself thinking about the next chapter and how best to serve the public.

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From resume lies to criminal charges: A timeline of George Santos’ many scandals

Examining a play-by-play of the strangest scandal to hit DC in recent memory

The Independent UK

George Santos reportedly to be seated on two House committees

The New York fabulist has been assigned to the small business and the science, space and technology committees

The Guardian - US

New Rep. George Santos gets 2 House committee

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Newsday

‘Outrageous’: George Santos assigned to two House committees despite fabricated resume, investigations and calls to resign

He joins small business and space committees, which critics joked was a great get for a ‘successful entrepreneur and astronaut’ like the embattled GOP congressman

The Independent UK

McCarthy criticized for turning a blind eye on Rep. George Santos' lies

U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is taking heat for claiming he “had a few questions” about the resume of Rep. George Santos while insisting the serial liar should not be forced out of office.

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George Santos a ‘bad guy’ who did ‘bad things’ but should not be forced out, top Republican says

New York congressman’s résumé is largely fiction and campaign finance questions abide but support is vital for speaker McCarthy

The Guardian - US

George Santos says he won’t resign as fellow Republicans call on him to quit

Chair of the Nassau county Republican committee says Santos ran ‘a campaign of deceit, lies and fabrication’ to win the third district last year

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House Democrats ask ethics panel to probe Santos’ financial disclosures

WASHINGTON — Two New York Democratic House members filed a complaint Tuesday with the House Ethics panel against fellow Empire State Rep. George Santos, a Republican who has found himself mired in scandal since winning his seat in November.

The Independent UK

House Democrats request ethics probe into George Santos for ‘defrauding Congress and the public’

A letter from two New York representatives follows several complaints from watchdog groups to federal agencies into newly elected lawmaker’s campaign finances

Roll Call

Democrats ask ethics panel to probe Santos’ financial disclosures - Roll Call

Two New York Democrats asked the House Ethics Committee to investigate the personal financial disclosures filed by Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y.

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Leonard Greene: Good riddance to 2022 and all its zany characters

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NYC Rep. Ritchie Torres asks Dept. of Homeland Security for answers after report finds far-right Oath Keepers in its ranks

A disclosure that hundreds of members of the far-right Oath Keepers militia may have worked in the Homeland Security Department demands answers from the anti-terrorism agency, Rep. Ritchie Torres said Monday.

The Independent UK

George Santos tweet accusing Biden of being ‘pathological liar’ resurfaces

Congressman-elect now under multiple criminal investigations over campaign claims

The Independent UK

Democrat targets ‘lies’ of newly elected GOP congressman with SANTOS Act: ‘Stop Another Non-Truthful Office Seeker’

Violations of the bill, if it were to become law, would include a $100,000 fine and up to a year in prison

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What’s next for Puerto Rico after historic House vote calling for binding vote on status

On the face of it, the Puerto Rico Status Act marks by far the most significant step toward ending the commonwealth’s status as a de facto U.S. colony in more than a century.

Fortune

Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres introduces crypto legislation

At a Monday press conference, Torres compared SBF to Bernie Madoff and voiced concerns about Tether.

The Guardian - US

Will the ‘cool, calm, collected’ Hakeem Jeffries change when in power?

Some believe Black lawmakers adapt to leadership by becoming more moderate – others disagree

Axios

Lawmakers condemn Trump's call to suspend Constitution

Trump "called for destroying the Constitution and making himself dictator," Rep. Bill Pascrell said.

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