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Aug 19, 2024, 6:42 PM
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'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.Aug 19, 2024, 6:42 PM
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Aug 17, 2024, 1:08 PM
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George Santos expected to plead guilty during a hearing Monday in fraud case: Sources
Sources cautioned the former Republican congressman could always change his mind.Aug 17, 2024, 1:08 PM
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Jul 19, 2024, 5:16 PM
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Judge declines to dismiss charges against George Santos in fraud case
Santos was expelled from the House in December in a bipartisan vote.Jul 19, 2024, 5:16 PM
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Apr 23, 2024, 5:36 PM
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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 saidApr 23, 2024, 5:36 PM
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Mar 8, 2024, 1:29 PM
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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.Mar 8, 2024, 1:29 PM
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Mar 7, 2024, 11:41 PM
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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.Mar 7, 2024, 11:41 PM
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Feb 9, 2024, 12:25 PM
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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 SantosFeb 9, 2024, 12:25 PM
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Feb 12, 2024, 3:02 PM
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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.Feb 12, 2024, 3:02 PM
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Feb 12, 2024, 1:29 PM
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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 raceFeb 12, 2024, 1:29 PM
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Jan 23, 2024, 2:09 PM
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George Santos asks judge for more time to pursue plea deal ahead of court appearance
Former Republican Congressman George Santos returns to federal court on Long Island Tuesday for a status conference in his fraud and money laundering case.Jan 23, 2024, 2:09 PM
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Dec 15, 2023, 3:01 PM
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What to know about the candidates for the special election to replace George Santos, and why it matters
Democrats chose former Rep. Tom Suozzi, while Republicans on Friday announced county legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip as their candidate.Dec 15, 2023, 3:01 PM
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Dec 12, 2023, 12:07 PM
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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.Dec 12, 2023, 12:07 PM
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Dec 5, 2023, 5:41 PM
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George Santos has been expelled from Congress. 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.Dec 5, 2023, 5:41 PM
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Dec 1, 2023, 4:17 PM
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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.Dec 1, 2023, 4:17 PM
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Dec 1, 2023, 4:24 PM
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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.Dec 1, 2023, 4:24 PM
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Dec 1, 2023, 12:25 PM
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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.Dec 1, 2023, 12:25 PM
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Dec 1, 2023, 12:43 PM
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History shows House expulsions are rare -- and Rep. 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.Dec 1, 2023, 12:43 PM
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Nov 29, 2023, 3:20 PM
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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.Nov 29, 2023, 3:20 PM
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Nov 28, 2023, 5:12 PM
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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.Nov 28, 2023, 5:12 PM
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Nov 17, 2023, 10:03 AM
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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.Nov 17, 2023, 10:03 AM
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Nov 16, 2023, 3:11 PM
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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.Nov 16, 2023, 3:11 PM
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Nov 15, 2023, 2:27 PM
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Ethics Committee will not recommend punishment for embattled Rep. George Santos
The House Ethics Committee will not recommend any punishment for George Santos in a public report it plans to release this week after a monthslong investigationNov 15, 2023, 2:27 PM
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Nov 14, 2023, 3:16 PM
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Sam Miele, fundraiser for Rep. George Santos, pleads guilty to wire fraud
Sam Miele, a fundraiser for Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud Tuesday in connection with impersonating an aide to then-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.Nov 14, 2023, 3:16 PM
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Nov 1, 2023, 7:51 PM
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Republican-led push to expel George Santos fails in the House
A Republican-led resolution to expel embattled Rep. George Santos failed in the House on Wednesday night.Nov 1, 2023, 7:51 PM
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Oct 27, 2023, 12:10 PM
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Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to fraud charges, trial set for September
Santos pleaded not guilty Friday to the charges contained in a superseding indictment.Oct 27, 2023, 12:10 PM
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Oct 11, 2023, 3:31 PM
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George Santos, facing mounting federal charges, vows not to resign or take a plea deal
Facing new charges, George Santos said Wednesday he not intend to resign, he does not intend to take a plea deal and he intends to fight the case until "the bitter end"Oct 11, 2023, 3:31 PM
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Oct 10, 2023, 7:14 PM
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Federal prosecutors file new charges against Rep. George Santos
Federal prosecutors on Long Island filed new criminal charges against Rep. George Santos on Tuesday.Oct 10, 2023, 7:14 PM
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Oct 10, 2023, 1:21 PM
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Former NY Rep. Tom Suozzi launches bid to get his old seat back and beat George Santos
Tom Suozzi announced on Tuesday that he's running to win back the seat he left earlier this year -- which is now held by Rep. George SantosOct 10, 2023, 1:21 PM
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Oct 5, 2023, 5:03 PM
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Nancy Marks, George Santos' former campaign treasurer, pleads guilty to federal conspiracy charge
Nancy Marks, the former treasurer for embattled Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., pleaded guilty Thursday to federal charges.Oct 5, 2023, 5:03 PM
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Sep 5, 2023, 12:00 PM
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Prosecutors seek to delay court proceeding for George Santos
A status conference had been scheduled for Thursday in New York.Sep 5, 2023, 12:00 PM
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Aug 16, 2023, 2:50 PM
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Former Santos staff member charged with impersonating McCarthy aide to raise funds
A former staff member of embattled Rep. George Santos has been indicted for impersonating an aide to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in order to raise funds for Santos.Aug 16, 2023, 2:50 PM
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Jun 30, 2023, 12:29 PM
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George Santos makes 1st court appearance after pleading not guilty to 13 counts
Rep. George Santos appeared in court Friday for a status conference, in his first court appearance since pleading not guilty last month to fraud and other charges.Jun 30, 2023, 12:29 PM
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Jun 22, 2023, 2:25 PM
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George Santos' father and aunt guaranteed his $500K bond, court documents show
Rep. George Santos' father and aunt guaranteed his $500,000 bond, according to a court document unsealed Thursday over the congressman's objection.Jun 22, 2023, 2:25 PM
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May 17, 2023, 7:17 PM
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House votes to send Santos expulsion resolution to ethics panel instead; rep declares him 'a stain'
Rep. George Santos faces the possibility of disciplinary measures from his colleagues in the House.May 17, 2023, 7:17 PM
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May 16, 2023, 9:36 PM
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Democratic congressman introduces resolution to expel Rep. George Santos
Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., offered a privileged motion on the House floor Tuesday afternoon to expel GOP Rep. George Santos.May 16, 2023, 9:36 PM
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May 10, 2023, 3:55 PM
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Rep. George Santos has been criminally charged. Here's what prosecutors say he did.
Rep. George Santos has been indicted on 13 counts related to COVID unemployment aid, lying to the House of Representatives and a scheme to receive campaign donations.May 10, 2023, 3:55 PM
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Mar 14, 2023, 2:05 PM
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Embattled Rep. George Santos files 2024 candidacy papers with FEC
Rep. George Santos filed a statement of candidacy to the FEC, indicating he's running for reelection -- a move that will allow him to continue to raise campaign funds.Mar 14, 2023, 2:05 PM
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Mar 10, 2023, 6:50 PM
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Alleged George Santos scam victims speak out
Some people who alleged Rep. George Santos lied and scammed them in the past talk with "Impact x Nightline" about their ordeals with the embattled congressman.Mar 10, 2023, 6:50 PM
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Mar 10, 2023, 5:44 PM
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Santos denies new allegation he organized 2017 credit card skimming operation
"I'm innocent. Never did anything of criminal activity," Santos said in response to a new allegation he masterminded an ATM fraud scheme in 2017.Mar 10, 2023, 5:44 PM
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Mar 9, 2023, 7:20 PM
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NY reps unveil bill inspired by George Santos to stop accused lawmakers from profiting from fame
New York Republicans introduced a bill and resolution to stop George Santos from potentially making money from his fame if he is indicted or convicted of certain crimesMar 9, 2023, 7:20 PM
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