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2 months ago
'Right thing to do': George Santos addresses pleading guilty to federal charges
Former Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., on Monday pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
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2 months ago
Former Congressman George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud
Former Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft on Monday. He admitted to committing other crimes that could result in up to seven years in prison.
2 months ago
2 months ago
George Santos expected to plead guilty in fraud case
Sources tell ABC News former congressman George Santos is expected to plead guilty to multiple federal charges and admit to a wide range of fraudulent schemes.
2 months ago
3 months ago
George Santos accused of fraud and lies expected to plead guilty
The former congressman is due in federal court on Monday as sources say that there’s a possible plea deal in the corruption case that drove him out of office.
3 months ago
3 months ago
George Santos expected to plead guilty during a hearing Monday: Sources
Sources cautioned the former Republican congressman could always change his mind.
3 months ago
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George Santos expected to plead guilty
Sources tell ABC News the embattled former congressman has agreed to a plea deal in his federal fraud trial. Santos faces 23 felony counts.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Judge denies George Santos' motion to dismiss fraud charges
Santos was expelled from the House in December in a bipartisan vote.
3 months ago
6 months ago
George Santos ends long shot comeback bid for Congress after being expelled
George Santos has suspended a long shot campaign against Nick LaLota to represent New York’s 1st Congressional District, he said
6 months ago
8 months ago
New York GOP leader says 'no appetite' for Santos in new election bid
Embattled former Rep. George Santos has announced that he's once again running for the House -- but GOP leadership in the district say there is "no appetite" for him.
8 months ago
8 months ago
George Santos is in attendance at State of the Union despite expulsion
The former congressman still retains floor privileges that allow him to attend.
8 months ago
8 months ago
Expelled GOP Rep. George Santos appears on House floor, announces he's running again
Santos laughed with former GOP colleagues just before the State of the Union.
8 months ago
9 months ago
Voters head to polls in special election to replace George Santos
Despite the bad weather, New York voters are heading to the polls Tuesday for a rare special election to fill George Santos's House seat.
9 months ago
9 months ago
Why the stakes look 'quite high' in the battle to win George Santos' seat in New York
In the Feb. 13 race for New York's 3rd District seat on Long Island, former Rep. Tom Suozzi faces Mazi Pilip to succeed George Santos
9 months ago
9 months ago
Why the election to replace George Santos is so competitive
538's preview of the New York 3rd District special election to replace George Santos.
9 months ago
9 months ago
Long Island could see up to 8 inches of snow on Election Day in key House race
Winter weather and snow are forecast on Long Island on Tuesday, which is Election Day in the New York 3rd District race
9 months ago
9 months ago
George Santos asks judge for more time to pursue plea deal in fraud case
Former Republican Congressman George Santos returns to federal court on Long Island Tuesday for a status conference in his fraud and money laundering case.
9 months ago
9 months ago
George Santos asks judge for more time to pursue plea deal in fraud case
Former Republican Congressman George Santos returns to federal court on Long Island Tuesday for a status conference in his fraud and money laundering case.
9 months ago
1 year ago
What to know about the candidates for the special election to replace George Santos
Democrats chose former Rep. Tom Suozzi, while Republicans on Friday announced county legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip as their candidate.
1 year ago
1 year ago
George Santos discussing plea deal with federal prosecutors, legal filing shows
Former Congressman George Santos is talking to federal prosecutors on Long Island about a plea deal, according to a newly filed court document.
1 year ago
1 year ago
George Santos discussing plea deal with federal prosecutors, legal filing shows
Santos, a Republican, is due in federal court in Central Islip on Tuesday for a status conference.
1 year ago
1 year ago
GOP Rep. George Santos has been expelled. Here's how his replacement will be chosen
Now that George Santos has been expelled, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will have to call a special election and the party leaders will pick nominees to replace him.
1 year ago
1 year ago
George Santos expelled from Congress in a 311-114 vote
The historic vote led to his name being removed from New York’s third congressional office door and the locks changed. Santos still faces 23 federal crimes, including identity theft.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Nassau County Republican: George Santos expulsion a 'Stain' on party
ABC News' Phil Lipof spoke with Nassau County New York Republican Committee Chairman Joe Cairo about the expulsion of his former colleague, George Santos, from the House of Representatives.
1 year ago
1 year ago
George Santos expelled from House in historic vote
Santos is only the sixth representative to be expelled from the house in American history.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Why George Santos was too toxic for the House GOP
George Santos's 23 federal indictments proved toxic enough for many House Republicans to set aside due process concerns and vote to expel.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Republican George Santos becomes first House member expelled in more than 20 years
The House on Friday voted to expel Republican Rep. George Santos on Friday, a historic move that hasn’t happened in more than 20 years.
1 year ago
1 year ago
House to vote on ousting Santos from Congress
The Republican congressman from New York said on Thursday he is preparing to be expelled from Congress after Friday morning’s vote.
1 year ago
1 year ago
What happens now that GOP Rep. George Santos has been expelled from Congress?
As a former member, the New York Republican could still access the House floor.
1 year ago
1 year ago
History shows House expulsions are rare -- and George Santos just joined the list
Before Friday, there were only five times in history that a member of the U.S. House of Representatives had been expelled. Rep. George Santos just became the the sixth.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Rep. George Santos could be removed from the House this morning
ABC News Jay O’Brien breaks down the possible fate of Rep. George Santos.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Speaker Mike Johnson says he will vote no on expelling Rep. George Santos
Despite many Republicans calling for Santos' removal, top GOP representatives, including Johnson, will vote no to oust him.
1 year ago
1 year ago
House votes to expel Rep. George Santos
Santos is only the sixth lawmaker to be removed from the body.
1 year ago
1 year ago
George Santos remains defiant ahead of expulsion vote
The Republican New York congressman’s fate now lies in the hands of the House of Representatives.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Eyes on the House for latest George Santos expulsion vote
The House heads for another vote to oust Rep. George Santos.
1 year ago
1 year ago
House to vote on Santos expulsion
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien is on the Hill as Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., is defiant as he faces a House vote on his expulsion.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Rep. George Santos says vote to remove him will create a dangerous precedent
The Republican lawmaker from New York may soon face an expulsion vote after a House Ethics Committee report cited ethics violations and pending federal fraud charges.
1 year ago
1 year ago
George Santos remains defiant ahead of expulsion vote
Santos aired his grievances against Congress, calling out members who he says have bigger rap sheets than his own.
1 year ago
1 year ago
George Santos faces expulsion from Congress
The Long Island Republican is facing 23 federal charges, including credit card fraud and identity theft.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Ukraine, Israel aid discussed and Santos expulsion vote expected
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien is on The Hill as Washington lawmakers continue to bicker over aid to Israel and Ukraine and also, a vote on the expulsion of Rep. George Santos, R-NY, is expected.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Speaker Johnson has 'real reservations' as House mulls George Santos expulsion
House Speaker Mike Johnson admitted Wednesday that he has "real reservations" about the upcoming vote to expel Rep. George Santos.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Rep. George Santos facing vote to expel him from the House
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are moving to force a vote on whether to expel embattled congressman George Santos, who is facing nearly two dozen federal charges.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Rep. George Santos ahead of likely expulsion vote: 'I don't care'
Rep. George Santos remained defiant ahead of an expulsion vote on the House floor -- saying he didn't care about a move that triggered another push to oust him.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Why the GOP may be ready to say goodbye to Santos| FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast
The crew discuss how likely Rep. George Santos is to be expelled from Congress.
1 year ago
1 year ago
George Santos faces scathing report by White House Ethics Committee
Members of Santos’ own party are expected to call for a vote to expel him from Congress.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Rep. George Santos faces expulsion vote from Congress
The New York Republican congressman said he expects to be expelled from Congress following a scathing report by the House Ethics Committee that found substantial evidence of lawbreaking by him.
1 year ago
1 year ago
George Santos says he expects to be expelled from Congress
Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., said he expects to be expelled from Congress after the House Ethics Committee released a scathing report.
1 year ago
1 year ago
New resolution to expel George Santos
The motion comes a day after a 56-page report alleging a misuse of campaign funds.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Washington lawmakers make another push to oust Santos
The House Ethics Committee chairman filed a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos after a scathing ethics report alleged he used campaign funds for personal expenses.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Rep. George Santos facing expulsion from House over misuse of campaign funds
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1 year ago
1 year ago
New resolution filed to expel GOP Rep. George Santos from Congress
The new resolution comes one day after the House Ethics Committee said its investigation "revealed a complex web of unlawful activity" involving Santos.
1 year ago