Rep. George Santos won’t seek reelection after a scathing ethics report cites evidence of lawbreaking
1 year, 1 month ago

Rep. George Santos won’t seek reelection after a scathing ethics report cites evidence of lawbreaking

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee in a scathing report Thursday said it has amassed “overwhelming evidence” of lawbreaking by Republican Rep. George Santos of New York that has been sent to the Justice Department, concluding flatly that he “cannot be trusted” after a monthslong investigation into his conduct. “Representative Santos sought to fraudulently exploit every aspect of his House candidacy for his own personal financial profit,” an investigative subcommittee said in a 56-page report that the full committee unanimously adopted. The House Ethics panel says it has found “substantial evidence” of lawbreaking by Republican Rep. George Santos of New York and has referred its findings to the Justice Department. “I will vote to expel him.” And Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., who also voted no on the latest expulsion vote, said it’s not enough for Santos to say he won’t seek reelection.

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George Santos calls 'BS' on ‘salacious’ House ethics committee
1 month ago

George Santos calls 'BS' on ‘salacious’ House ethics committee

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Disgraced and ousted former Long Island Rep. George Santos had some choice words for the House Ethics Committee hours after it deadlocked on whether to release an investigative report into his onetime Republican colleague, ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz. The moment came Wednesday after Santos was asked his opinions on the unfolding situation surrounding Gaetz’s nomination to lead the Justice …

'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." …

Republicans had New Yorkers lead the way in expelling Santos. Will it help them keep the majority?
1 year ago

Republicans had New Yorkers lead the way in expelling Santos. Will it help them keep the majority?

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. The strategy of association was evident as Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York castigated Republicans in comments leading up to Santos’ expulsion on Friday. “And then, when the information exploded into the public domain, continue to coddle George Santos and play footsie with him for the better part of …

George Santos’ potential replacement also has financial ethics issues
1 year ago

George Santos’ potential replacement also has financial ethics issues

Raw Story  

The U.S. House of Representatives has formally expelled Rep. George Santos because of numerous alleged financial fraud and crimes and numerous congressional ethics violations. RELATED ARTICLE: George Santos expelled in overwhelming vote In May 2022, Suozzi disclosed several weeks past a federal deadline 10 stock trades in companies such as auto manufacturer General Motors, technology company NVIDIA Corporation and aerospace …

GOP Rep. George Santos refuses to resign and warns his expulsion from Congress would set a precedent
1 year ago

GOP Rep. George Santos refuses to resign and warns his expulsion from Congress would set a precedent

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In his closing arguments for remaining a member of the House, a defiant Rep. George Santos depicted himself as a victim of a smear campaign by some of his colleagues and made clear that he would not resign before a vote Friday on whether he should be expelled. While Santos survived two earlier expulsion efforts, a critical House …

Meet the Republicans who will mourn George Santos: ‘He's got a hell of a personality'
1 year ago

Meet the Republicans who will mourn George Santos: ‘He's got a hell of a personality'

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON – Rep. George Santos – pathological liar turned pay-to-play politician, if federal prosecutors are to be believed – has treated the nation’s capital as his political playpen since becoming a congressman in January. “I’ve put out a number of public statements throughout this process, I don’t have any update for you,” Rep. Elise Stefanik – the number four Republican …

George Santos Might Actually Get Booted From Congress This Week
1 year ago

George Santos Might Actually Get Booted From Congress This Week

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The question of whether the serial fabricator Rep. George Santos should be expelled from the House will once again be put to its members after a Democratic lawmaker moved to force a vote. Santos survived two earlier attempts to remove him from office this year — once in May, when members voted to refer the matter to …

The House has no more options but to expel George Santos
1 year ago

The House has no more options but to expel George Santos

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The first time came when Reps …

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 …

George Santos top aide quits as expulsion calls grow over ethics report
1 year, 1 month ago

George Santos top aide quits as expulsion calls grow over ethics report

The Independent  

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Ethics chairman launches a new bid to expel George Santos after a withering report on his conduct
1 year, 1 month ago

Ethics chairman launches a new bid to expel George Santos after a withering report on his conduct

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The chairman of the House Ethics Committee announced Friday he has filed a resolution to force a vote on expelling Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., from Congress, one day after the committee issued a withering report detailing substantial evidence that Santos converted campaign donations for his own personal use. Santos easily survived an expulsion vote earlier this month as …

Damning House ethics report details 'substantial evidence' of George Santos crimes
1 year, 1 month ago

Damning House ethics report details 'substantial evidence' of George Santos crimes

Raw Story  

Scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos has been referred to the Justice Department for criminal investigation by the House Ethics Committee in a blistering final report released on Thursday. "The ISC determined there was substantial evidence of violations of federal law, House Rules, and other applicable standards related to many of the allegations charged in the indictment, and substantial evidence of additional …

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. …

Rep. George Santos won’t seek reelection after scathing ethics report cites evidence of lawbreaking
1 year, 1 month ago

Rep. George Santos won’t seek reelection after scathing ethics report cites evidence of lawbreaking

LA Times  

The House Ethics Committee in a scathing report Thursday said it has amassed “overwhelming evidence” of lawbreaking by Republican Rep. George Santos of New York that has been sent to the Justice Department, concluding flatly that he “cannot be trusted” after a months-long investigation into his conduct. “Representative Santos sought to fraudulently exploit every aspect of his House candidacy for …

House Ethics Committee punts decision to punish George Santos
1 year, 1 month ago

House Ethics Committee punts decision to punish George Santos

Raw Story  

After months of investigation, the House Ethics Committee will not recommend punishment against scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos, ABC News reported on Wednesday. "An investigative subcommittee has contacted at least 40 witnesses, reviewed 170,000 pages of documents and authorized more than three dozen subpoenas as part of its investigation into whether Santos 'engaged in unlawful activity' in his 2022 House campaign." …

Rep. George Santos survives effort to expel him from the House. But he still faces an ethics report
1 year, 1 month ago

Rep. George Santos survives effort to expel him from the House. But he still faces an ethics report

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Rep. George Santos easily survived a vote Wednesday to expel him from the House as most Republicans and 31 Democrats opted to withhold punishment while both his criminal trial and a House Ethics Committee investigation proceed. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., said he believes in due process, but also thinks Santos misrepresented himself to New York voters and they …

House ethics panel announces it has built mountain of evidence against George Santos
1 year, 1 month ago

House ethics panel announces it has built mountain of evidence against George Santos

Raw Story  

The House Ethics Committee released a statement Tuesday saying it had gathered a mountain of evidence in its investigation of Rep. George Santos — and it expected to announce its next steps on or before Nov. 17. Several New York Republicans launched a push to try to throw Santos out of his Long Island seat before the 2024 election. Only …

George Santos pleads not guilty to new fraud charges in New York
1 year, 1 month ago

George Santos pleads not guilty to new fraud charges in New York

Associated Press  

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded not guilty Friday to revised charges accusing him of several frauds, including making tens of thousands of dollars in unauthorized charges on credit cards belonging to some of his campaign donors. Santos previously pleaded not guilty to other charges, first filed in May, accusing him of lying to Congress about his …

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 …

Effort to expel Santos falters as Republicans vote to send measure to Ethics Committee
1 year, 7 months ago

Effort to expel Santos falters as Republicans vote to send measure to Ethics Committee

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A resolution to expel Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., from Congress was referred to the House Ethics Committee on Wednesday as Republicans successfully sidestepped an effort to force them into a vote that could have narrowed their already slim four-seat majority. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy chose the third option, much to the chagrin of Democrats who described it as …

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 …

Rep. George Santos under investigation by House Ethics panel
1 year, 9 months ago

Rep. George Santos under investigation by House Ethics panel

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee announced Thursday it is launching an investigation into embattled Republican Rep. George Santos, the New York congressman whose lies and embellishments about his resume and personal life have drawn deep scrutiny. It seeks to determine whether Santos “may have engaged in unlawful activity with respect to his 2022 congressional campaign” among other actions, the …

George Santos Faces Expulsion Push From Colleagues
1 year, 10 months ago

George Santos Faces Expulsion Push From Colleagues

Huff Post  

Constituents from the district of Rep. George Santos hold signs during a Feb. 7 news conference outside the U.S. Capitol calling on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to expel Santos. Mariam Zuhaib via Associated Press A group of House Democrats are ratcheting up the pressure on their colleagues to remove embattled Rep. George Santos from Congress, amid calls from lawmakers on …

George Santos officially under investigation from House Ethics Committee
1 year, 10 months ago

George Santos officially under investigation from House Ethics Committee

Raw Story  

Scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos is now facing yet another investigation. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy confirmed to CNN's Manu Raju on Tuesday that the House Committee on Ethics has launched a formal inquiry into Santos, who is facing a massive array of scandals that include allegedly sexually harassing an aide, stealing money from a disabled veteran that was intended to care …

Rep. George Santos Now Accused Of Sexually Harassing A Prospective Staffer
1 year, 10 months ago

Rep. George Santos Now Accused Of Sexually Harassing A Prospective Staffer

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A former prospective staffer to Rep. George Santos has accused him of sexual harassment and committing a House ethics violation, saying Santos inappropriately touched him in his office and rescinded a job offer when the man rebuffed him. Derek Myers announced Friday that he has filed complaints with U.S. Capitol Police and the House ethics committee against …

Lawmakers Introduce SANTOS Act To Punish Candidates Who Lie About Who They Are
1 year, 11 months ago

Lawmakers Introduce SANTOS Act To Punish Candidates Who Lie About Who They Are

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Less than a week into his tenure in the House, Rep. George Santos already has legislation named after him: The SANTOS Act, which punishes congressional candidates who willfully lie to voters about who they actually are. The bill from Democratic Reps. Ritchie Torres and Dan Goldman come amid a steady stream of bombshell revelations showing that Santos …

George Santos campaign insider predicts he'll be 'perp walked' out of Congress: report
1 year, 11 months ago

George Santos campaign insider predicts he'll be 'perp walked' out of Congress: report

Raw Story  

A Republican operative who briefly worked with Rep. George Santos' campaign tells Talking Points Memo reporters Hunter Walker and Josh Kovensky that he doesn't believe the scandal-plagued congressman will be able to escape the long arm of the law. The operative, who wished to remain anonymous so they could speak freely, claimed that they quit working with the Santos campaign …

"I think it's fantastic": George Santos is very happy the GOP just voted to gut ethics office
1 year, 11 months ago

"I think it's fantastic": George Santos is very happy the GOP just voted to gut ethics office

Salon  

The House of Representatives on Monday passed a new set of rules that weaken the ability of the Office of Congressional Ethics to investigate ethics-related complaints about members of Congress. Reps. Ritchie Torres and Daniel Goldman, both Democrats of New York, will request the House ethics panel investigate whether Santos broke the Ethics in Government Act by failing to file …

Time of triumph for GOP turns into ‘distraction’ with Santos
1 year, 11 months ago

Time of triumph for GOP turns into ‘distraction’ with Santos

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — It should be a time of triumph for Republicans ready to take back control of the House in the new Congress next week, but their leaders are struggling with an embarrassing distraction about one of their own: What to do about George Santos? On Tuesday, Santos was asked on Fox News about the “blatant lies” and responded that …

Republican-led district attorney's office opens investigation into George Santos
1 year, 11 months ago

Republican-led district attorney's office opens investigation into George Santos

Raw Story  

Scandal-plagued Rep.-elect George Santos is now facing a criminal investigation -- it's coming from a district attorney's office run by a fellow Republican. The Associated Press reports that Republican Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly said that her office has opened a probe into Santos, who admitted this week to fabricating nearly every major detail of his life, including …

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 …

Prosecutors open investigation into N.Y. Rep.-elect George Santos
1 year, 11 months ago

Prosecutors open investigation into N.Y. Rep.-elect George Santos

LA Times  

If Rep.-elect George Santos assumes office, he could face investigations by the House Committee on Ethics and the Justice Department. “Congressman-elect George Santos has broken the public trust by making serious misstatements regarding his background, experience and education, among other issues,” said Joseph G. Cairo, chair of the Nassau County Republican Committee, which lies within the 3rd Congressional District. Cairo …

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