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Dec 01 2023
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House debates Rep. George Santos expulsion ahead of Friday vote
The House set up a Friday vote that will determine whether Rep. George Santos will be thrown out of Congress, and the New York Republican used the eve of the vote defending himself against allegations, bashing other members and criticizing the process that got him to this point.
At a cold early morning press conference in front of the Capitol, Santos sounded somewhat jaded by the third
Roll Call
Dec 01 2023
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House poised to expel indicted Rep. George Santos from Congress
WASHINGTON — The House is expected to expel indicted Rep. George Santos on Friday, pulling the curtain down on a tempestuous term in office that was marred by revelations that he’d fabricated parts of his biography, a scathing House ethics investigation and a 23-count federal indictment charging him with crimes like wire fraud and money laundering. Santos, R-N.Y., had survived two previous
NBC News Digital
Dec 02 2023
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George Santos expelled, Trump denied immunity, airstrikes resume on Gaza
Congressman George Santos is history, and making history, after being evicted from congress over ethics violations. Plus, another loss for Donald Trump - the judge's blistering new ruling in his federal election interference case. And, Israel resumes airstrikes in Gaza, widening to some targets in the South, where thousands of civilians were told to relocate. With more than 130 hostages still
CNN Digital
Dec 01 2023
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As George Santos faces expulsion from Congress, Brazilians hang their heads
RIO DE JANEIRO — Before he became a household name here, before the scandals and revelations, Victor Cavatti knew of George Santos. He had found the New York Republican’s story inspiring — the son of two working-class Brazilian immigrants rising to the highest echelons of American power. “I follow him on Twitter,” the security officer said. “When he was elected, I was proud. It was something I
Washington Post
Nov 30 2023
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George Santos Announces Effort To Expel Jamaal Bowman From Congress
Republican Rep. George Santos of New York announced on Thursday that he will file a resolution to expel Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York, even as Santos faces the threat of expulsion from the House of Representatives. Santos, who has been indicted on federal charges regarding alleged campaign finance felonies and faced numerous attempts of expulsion by Democrats and Republicans, is
The Daily Caller
Nov 30 2023
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George Santos expulsion spurs rare bipartisanship among House lawmakers
House Democrats and Republicans finally have something they agree on: booting Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) from Congress.
Driving the news: In an email sent to Democratic congressional offices on Thursday, Rep. Robert Garcia's (D-Calif.) office advocated for Republicans' resolution to expel the embattled Long Islander.
"Rep. Garcia strongly believes Rep. Santos's actions and
Axios
Nov 30 2023
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George Santos plans to force House vote to expel Jamaal Bowman
Rep. George Santos plans to force a vote on a Democratic lawmaker who has been recently convicted of a crime, saying that attempts to boot him from Congress are bullying and violate precedent. The embattled New York Republican intends to force a House vote on expelling Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York. Mr. Santos notes that Mr. Bowman, unlike himself, has pleaded guilty to and been convicted of
Washington Times
Nov 30 2023
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George Santos introduces expulsion resolution in potential final act in Congress
Ahead of a vote that could make him the first House lawmaker to be expelled in more than 20 years, Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) is introducing an expulsion resolution on Thursday targeting a House lawmaker from his own state. Why it matters: Santos — who faces an uphill battle in a vote to remove him from office following a scathing House Ethics report — is seeking an expulsion vote on Rep.
Axios
Nov 29 2023
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Johnson admits ‘real reservations’ as House preps George Santos boot
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Wednesday he has “real reservations” about moving forward with a vote to expel lying Rep. George Santos (R-NY), which will take place later this week. “I personally have real reservations about doing this,” Johnson told reporters on Capitol Hill. “I’m concerned about a precedent that may be set for that.” During an earlier GOP conference meeting, the
New York Post (News)