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August 13, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Fraud trial of George Santos to begin next month with an anonymous jury
A federal judge has decided that former U.S. Rep. George Santos’ fraud trial in September will have an anonymous jury, but prospective jurors won’t have to fill out a written questionnaire gauging their opinions of him
August 13, 2024 at 5:42 PM
1 month ago
Judge denies George Santos' motion to dismiss fraud charges
Santos was expelled from the House in December in a bipartisan vote.
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4 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
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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.
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George Santos is in attendance at State of the Union despite expulsion
The former congressman still retains floor privileges that allow him to attend.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
8 months ago
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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George Santos expelled from House in historic vote
Santos is only the sixth representative to be expelled from the house in American history.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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House votes to expel Rep. George Santos
Santos is only the sixth lawmaker to be removed from the body.
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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.
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Eyes on the House for latest George Santos expulsion vote
The House heads for another vote to oust Rep. George Santos.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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George Santos faces expulsion from Congress
The Long Island Republican is facing 23 federal charges, including credit card fraud and identity theft.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
9 months ago
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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.
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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.
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New resolution to expel George Santos
The motion comes a day after a 56-page report alleging a misuse of campaign funds.
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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.
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Rep. George Santos facing expulsion from House over misuse of campaign funds
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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.
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Ethics report slams Santos for Botox, other purchases
The head of the House Ethics Committee is expected to file a resolution to expel Republican George Santos after "substantial evidence" that Santos violated federal law.
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Rep. George Santos will not seek reelection after scathing ethics report
The 56-page report from the House Ethics Committee found that Santos “sought to fraudulently exploit every aspect of his House candidacy for his own personal financial profit.”
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George Santos says he won't seek reelection following ethics probe
The House Ethics Committee issued a scathing report on embattled Rep. George Santos, following its investigation into the New York Republican's actions. He announced he won't run for a second term.
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Rep. George Santos hit with scathing ethics report, says he won't seek reelection
The House Ethics Committee has issued a scathing report on Rep. George Santos.
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Santos won’t seek reelection as investigation report released
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien is on Capitol Hill as Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., says he won’t seek reelection after the release of a scathing Ethics Committee report.
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