George Santos ends comeback bid for Congress after raising no money
8 months ago

George Santos ends comeback bid for Congress after raising no money

Associated Press  

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos on Tuesday said he is dropping his longshot bid to return to Congress, months after he was expelled from the House while facing a slew of federal fraud charges. Santos, who was running as an independent candidate for the 1st Congressional District in New York, said he was withdrawing from the race in a post on the social media platform X. Santos last month launched a campaign to challenge Republican Rep. Nick LaLota in the GOP primary for the eastern Long Island congressional district, which is a different district than the one he previously represented. “Although Nick and I don’t have the same voting record and I remain critical of his abysmal record, I don’t want to split the ticket and be responsible for handing the house to Dems,” Santos wrote on X, adding, “Staying in this race all but guarantees a victory for the Dems in the race.” Santos was expelled from the House in December following a damaging ethics committee report that determined there was “overwhelming evidence” of lawbreaking and that he “cannot be trusted.” He was just the sixth member expelled by colleagues in the chamber’s history.

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GOP incumbent admits he can’t vote in his own district amid report he lives elsewhere
1 month, 3 weeks ago

GOP incumbent admits he can’t vote in his own district amid report he lives elsewhere

Raw Story  

Rep. Nicholas LaLota doesn't live in the district he's fighting to be reelected in, according to a Wednesday Daily Beast report. According to The New York Times, LaLota is "a first-term Republican," who "handily won this Eastern Long Island seat two years ago and is favored to win re-election. Though his district includes the Hamptons and Democratic-leaning suburbs, it has …

An amendment to deny George Santos member privileges is being put forward by a group of his former colleagues
5 months, 3 weeks ago

An amendment to deny George Santos member privileges is being put forward by a group of his former colleagues

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A bipartisan group of congressmen want to prevent disgraced former …

'My work is in good hands': George Santos thanks GOP lawmaker for assist on old bill
6 months, 1 week ago

'My work is in good hands': George Santos thanks GOP lawmaker for assist on old bill

Raw Story  

Disgraced and booted former Rep. George Santos called it a "win for America" that a fellow Republican is picking up where he left off. Rep. Andy Biggs wrote Thursday evening on X that he was taking over Santos's legislation that aims to "revoke the security clearances of the 51 lying intelligence officials who claimed that Hunter's laptop was Russian disinformation." …

GOP lawmaker mocks George Santos threat: He'll watch me win 'from his prison cell'
9 months ago

GOP lawmaker mocks George Santos threat: He'll watch me win 'from his prison cell'

Raw Story  

Former Rep. George Santos is still enraged that his fellow New York GOP lawmakers voted to expel him from Congress. LaLota, who represents a competitive but right-leaning district that was just made slightly more Republican in a new statewide redistricting scheme passed by the Democratic legislature, doesn't appear at all threatened by Santos' plan to come after him. According to …

George Santos says he’ll ditch GOP, run as independent, in bid to return to Congress after expulsion
9 months ago

George Santos says he’ll ditch GOP, run as independent, in bid to return to Congress after expulsion

Associated Press  

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos of New York said Friday that he will leave the Republican Party and run as an independent in a bid to return to Congress after having been expelled while facing federal fraud charges. “After today’s embarrassing showing in the house I have reflected and decided that I can no longer be part of the Republican …

Former US Rep. George Santos, expelled from Congress, says he is running again
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Former US Rep. George Santos, expelled from Congress, says he is running again

Associated Press  

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from Congress in December and faces federal charges of defrauding donors to his 2022 campaign, has announced he is running for the House again. Santos, a Republican who is just the sixth member to be ousted by fellow House members, posted Thursday night on X that he will challenge Republican Rep. Nick …

Expelled congressman George Santos announces he is re-running for Congress after turning up at SOTU
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Expelled congressman George Santos announces he is re-running for Congress after turning up at SOTU

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “New York hasn’t had a real conservative represent …

Dems clinch N.Y. election win to replace George Santos — cutting into GOP House majority
10 months, 1 week ago

Dems clinch N.Y. election win to replace George Santos — cutting into GOP House majority

Raw Story  

New York Democrats scored a victory on Tuesday night, reported the New York Times and USA Today, with former Congressman Tom Suozzi retaking his seat and defeating Nassau County legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip in the special election for the state's 3rd Congressional District, based in the western part of Long Island. The result also concludes the lengthy saga that began …

Might George Santos’ ex-congressional seat offer clues for the presidential election?
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Might George Santos’ ex-congressional seat offer clues for the presidential election?

The Independent  

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George Santos says he doesn’t plan to vote in the special election to fill his former seat
11 months ago

George Santos says he doesn’t plan to vote in the special election to fill his former seat

Associated Press  

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — Former U.S. Rep. George Santos says he doesn’t plan to vote in next month’s special election to fill his now vacant seat in Congress. The disgraced New York Republican, who became only the sixth lawmaker in history to be expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives last year, made the comments Tuesday following a brief hearing …

Who is the proposed replacement for George Santos?
1 year ago

Who is the proposed replacement for George Santos?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New York Republicans have selected Nassau County legislator Mazi Melesa …

With George Santos out of Congress, special election to fill his seat is set for February
1 year ago

With George Santos out of Congress, special election to fill his seat is set for February

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. ALBANY, N.Y. — A special election to pick a successor to George Santos, the New York Republican who was expelled from the U.S. House last week, will be held on Feb. 13, Gov. For Democrats, the election will be a test of the party’s ability to flip districts around New …

Expelled Rep. George Santos launches videos on cameo in bold career move
1 year ago

Expelled Rep. George Santos launches videos on cameo in bold career move

Hindustan Times  

Former Representative George Santos, recently expelled from the House of Representatives, is taking an unexpected turn in his post-political career by offering personalised videos on Cameo. Representative George Santos, a Republican from New York, prior to a television interview on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. The US House expelled Santos, ending a brief but …

George Santos expelled from the House. Here's what's next
1 year ago

George Santos expelled from the House. Here's what's next

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House voted on Friday to expel Republican Rep. George Santos of New York after a blistering ethics report on his conduct heightened lawmakers’ concerns about the scandal-plagued freshman. AP AUDIO: The House expels Republican Rep. George Santos of New York following a blistering ethics report AP correspondent Jake Offenhartz reports next year Santos will be on trial …

Rep. George Santos says he expects to be kicked out of Congress as expulsion vote looms
1 year ago

Rep. George Santos says he expects to be kicked out of Congress as expulsion vote looms

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Rep. George Santos said he expects to be expelled from Congress following a scathing report by the House Ethics Committee that found substantial evidence of lawbreaking by the New York Republican. Santos has said he expected to be expelled from Congress following a scathing report by the House Ethics Committee that found substantial evidence of lawbreaking by …

Ethics report finds Santos used campaign funds to pay for OnlyFans, Botox, Sephora
1 year, 1 month ago

Ethics report finds Santos used campaign funds to pay for OnlyFans, Botox, Sephora

NPR  

Ethics report finds Santos used campaign funds to pay for OnlyFans, Botox, Sephora Enlarge this image toggle caption Stefan Jeremiah/AP Stefan Jeremiah/AP New York Republican Rep. George Santos, who represents parts of Long Island and Queens, announced today he's dropping his bid for a second term after a House ethics report blasted him for criminal activity and lying to voters. …

George Santos claims 'victory' after House rejects attempt to remove him
1 year, 1 month ago

George Santos claims 'victory' after House rejects attempt to remove him

Raw Story  

Santos is staying put. A second try to give Rep. George Santos the boot from office tanked on Wednesday, allowing the embattled GOP lawmaker facing legal and political headwinds to remain in the House. Democrats brought the resolution to the floor against Santos, but Republican counterparts voted along party lines 221 to 204 to deliver the matter to the House …

George Santos threatens to ruin Republicans who vote to expel him from Congress
1 year, 2 months ago

George Santos threatens to ruin Republicans who vote to expel him from Congress

Raw Story  

Rep. George Santos, who has refused to resign from Congress amid a second round of federal indictments, took to X on Wednesday to attack the handful of Republicans who introduced a resolution to expel him from the House of Representatives — and warn that he could ruin their careers over it. "I look very much forward to seeing the anti …

US Rep. George Santos repays himself $85K raised from lackluster reelection fundraising
1 year, 5 months ago

US Rep. George Santos repays himself $85K raised from lackluster reelection fundraising

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. NEW YORK — Embattled freshman U.S. Rep. George Santos, a Republican from New York charged with a host of financial crimes, including embezzling money from his campaign, withdrew $85,000 from his campaign to help repay hundreds of thousands of dollars he loaned himself to get elected in 2022. Congressional campaign …

GOP Rep. George Santos arrested on 13 federal charges, including theft and fraud
1 year, 7 months ago

GOP Rep. George Santos arrested on 13 federal charges, including theft and fraud

Hindustan Times  

According to an announcement by the Department of Justice, Republican Representative George Santos of New York has been apprehended on multiple federal charges. In this file photo taken on January 04, 2023 Newly elected Republican Representative from New York George Santos attends the US House of Representatives voting for new speaker at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. Santos was …

Rep. George Santos announces reelection bid
1 year, 8 months ago

Rep. George Santos announces reelection bid

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — U.S. Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican whose lies about his background and wealth helped propel him into office, announced Monday that he’s running for reelection. More than perhaps any incumbent, Santos enters the race as an underdog — abandoned by many fellow Republicans while facing investigations over a myriad of allegations about falsehoods during his …

US Rep. Santos files paperwork for possible reelection bid
1 year, 9 months ago

US Rep. Santos files paperwork for possible reelection bid

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — U.S. Rep. George Santos filed paperwork Tuesday indicating his intent to run for reelection, even as he faces calls to resign amid ongoing criminal and ethics investigations into lies he told while running for office. The filing with the Federal Election Commission does not necessarily mean that Santos will run for a second term, but it allows …

Embattled Representative George Santos steps down from committees
1 year, 10 months ago

Embattled Representative George Santos steps down from committees

Al Jazeera  

The Republican from New York faces ongoing scrutiny into his finances as well as falsehoods he made during his campaign. “To my constituents, I remain committed to serving the district, and delivering results for both New York’s Third Congressional District and for the American people.” McCarthy confirmed that he had met with Santos the day prior to discuss the committee …

Opinion: George Santos Should Be The New Face Of The GOP
1 year, 10 months ago

Opinion: George Santos Should Be The New Face Of The GOP

Huff Post  

When it comes right down to it, newly elected Rep. George Santos is the perfect metaphor for today’s Republican Party. Before Walker and Donald Trump and MAGA and “stop the steal” and Jan. 6 and Marjorie Taylor Greene and QAnon and Lauren Boebert and conservatives’ fearmongering war against critical race theory and so on and so forth — before all …

Rep. George Santos voluntarily steps down from House committee assignments
1 year, 10 months ago

Rep. George Santos voluntarily steps down from House committee assignments

NPR  

Rep. George Santos voluntarily steps down from House committee assignments Enlarge this image toggle caption Devin Speak/NPR Devin Speak/NPR Embattled New York Republican Rep. George Santos is voluntarily stepping down from his committee assignments amid outcry over his fabricated biography and ongoing questions about his personal and campaign finances. Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called Santos' move "bold" as …

It's Time To Stop Talking About George Santos
1 year, 10 months ago

It's Time To Stop Talking About George Santos

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING George Santos, the human, has been around since 1988. A month into the new Congress, Santos has become the primary noise distracting from the fact that House Republicans haven’t delivered a substantive policy agenda to tackle all of the things they talked about during their midterm election campaigns, like fixing the economy, un-indoctrinating “woke” schools and combating …

Republicans in George Santos' home district expose another lie
1 year, 11 months ago

Republicans in George Santos' home district expose another lie

Raw Story  

The Nassau County Republican Party on Wednesday called for the resignation of Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., for lying about his personal life and questions surrounding his finances. Nassau County GOP Chairman Joseph G. Cairo at a Long Island news conference said that Santos' campaign was made up "of deceit, lies and fabrication," and accused him of deceiving voters. Rep. Anthony …

George Santos refuses to resign despite political pressure
1 year, 11 months ago

George Santos refuses to resign despite political pressure

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — State and local Republican leaders in New York on Wednesday called for the immediate resignation of their new GOP congressman George Santos, who is facing multiple investigations by prosecutors over his personal and campaign finances and lies about his resume and family heritage. “He’s not welcome here at Republican headquarters.” Santos, swarmed by reporters at the Capitol …

New York GOP Leaders Call On Rep. George Santos To Resign
1 year, 11 months ago

New York GOP Leaders Call On Rep. George Santos To Resign

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING State and local New York GOP leaders called on U.S. Rep. George Santos to “immediately” resign Wednesday after the newly sworn-in Republican lied about his background to win his congressional seat. “Today on behalf of the Nassau County Republican committee, I am calling for his immediate resignation.” Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, a Republican who represents a district just …

Local NY Republicans call on disgraced Congressman Santos to quit
1 year, 11 months ago

Local NY Republicans call on disgraced Congressman Santos to quit

Al Jazeera  

Pressure grows on newly elected US Republican George Santos, who fabricated large parts of his resume and personal history. Local Republican leaders in New York have called on disgraced United States Congressman George Santos to resign immediately, amid revelations that the newly elected lawmaker fabricated parts of his biography, as well as speculation about his campaign conduct and finances. Joseph …

Republicans in George Santos' home district call on him to resign — and expose another lie
1 year, 11 months ago

Republicans in George Santos' home district call on him to resign — and expose another lie

Salon  

The Nassau County Republican Party on Wednesday called for the resignation of Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., for lying about his personal life and questions surrounding his finances. Nassau County GOP Chairman Joseph G. Cairo at a Long Island news conference said that Santos' campaign was made up "of deceit, lies and fabrication," and accused him of deceiving voters. Rep. Anthony …

NY Rep.-elect Santos investigated for lying about his past
1 year, 11 months ago

NY Rep.-elect Santos investigated for lying about his past

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — U.S. Rep.-elect George Santos of New York was under investigation by Long Island prosecutors on Wednesday, after revelations surfaced that the now-embattled Republican lied about his heritage, education and professional pedigree as he campaigned for office. A spokesperson for the Nassau County DA’s office, Brendan Brosh, said Wednesday: “We are looking into the matter.” The scope of …

House Republican leaders dodge discussing George Santos — but privately admit his lies are 'problematic'
1 year, 11 months ago

House Republican leaders dodge discussing George Santos — but privately admit his lies are 'problematic'

Raw Story  

On Tuesday, The New York Timesreported that House Republican leadership is avoiding any public discussion of the scandal surrounding Rep.-elect George Santos — even as they privately acknowledge that the lies he has told about his professional life and qualifications are "problematic." If Republican leaders demanded Mr. Santos resign — and he did so — it would prompt a special …

New York GOP leader calls accusation of faked bio for new GOP House member 'serious'
2 years ago

New York GOP leader calls accusation of faked bio for new GOP House member 'serious'

NPR  

New York GOP leader calls accusation of faked bio for new GOP House member 'serious' New York Rep.-elect George Santos last month won a House seat on Long Island but much of his biography and resume appear to have been invented. A top Republican leader in New York now says the accusations against Santos are, quote, "serious." The New York …

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