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MLB world rips George Santos over puzzling video claiming he supports the Mets

Rep. George Santos released a video on Twitter earlier this week in support of the New York Mets. At the end of the video, Santos awkwardly said, "Lets go Mets."

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GOP Rep. introduces bill cutting off money to countries who discriminate based on sexual orientation

Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., introduced a bill that would prevent the U.S. government from providing financial aide to a country that targets its residents based on sexual orientation.

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Santos refuses to quit, brazenly says 'truth still matters'

Besieged Republican Rep. George Santos is carrying on in Congress despite calls for him to resign after he admitted to fabricating many aspects of his life story.

Santos refuses to quit, brazenly says 'truth still matters'

Besieged Republican Rep. George Santos arrives on the House floor most days to deliver short speeches — celebrating women-owned small businesses, a special high school in his district or raising concern about various countries in crises. Far from being chastened by the widespread criticism, mockery and rejection that Santos has received after having admitted to fabricating many aspects of his life story, the newly elected congressman is breezily carrying on in Congress. For Santos, it’s an unusual up-is-down approach that would have been almost unthinkable in an earlier generation but one that signals the new norms taking hold amid the deepening of a post-truth era in Congress.

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Sold: Yacht With a Waterfall. Price: $19 Million. Broker: George Santos.

A $19 million luxury yacht deal brokered by Rep. George Santos between two of his wealthy donors has captured the attention of federal and state authorities investigating the congressman’s campaign finances and personal business dealings. The sale, which has not been previously reported, is one of about a dozen leads being pursued by the FBI, the U.S. attorney’s office in Brooklyn and the Nassau County district attorney’s office, people familiar with the investigation said. Prosecutors and FBI a

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George Santos files paperwork indicating he will run for reelection in 2024

Filing paperwork with the Federal Election Commission does not necessarily mean a person is running, but it does allow Santos to raise money.

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Rep. George Santos files paperwork indicating he may seek reelection

The embattled freshman facing multiple investigations for his false claims and possible campaign finance violations, filed paperwork Tuesday, a move that allows him to continue to raise funds.

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George Santos calls for annual testing to assess president’s intellect, memory, reasoning, mood

Rep. George Santos this week filed legislation that would require sitting presidents to undergo annual mental competency testing, which would measure intellect, mood and other factors.

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People on Twitter are mocking George Santos for weighing in on the Silicon Valley Bank implosion: 'Tell them how you once ran Switzerland's largest bank, George'

The embattled Santos tweeted that he opposed bailing out the failed Silicon Valley Bank, but received scathing replies.

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George Santos introduces first bill — SALT relief

Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), battling controversies surrounding how he got into office, has introduced his first piece of legislation.

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House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. George Santos

After months of scandal and controversy, the House has opened a formal probe to determine whether New York Rep. George Santos broke the law while lying to voters.

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House Ethics Committee launches investigation into George Santos

The House Committee on Ethics has unanimously voted to establish an investigative subcommittee to look into the allegations of unlawful activity in Rep. George Santos' 2022 campaign.

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Rep. George Santos under investigation by House Ethics panel

The House Ethics Committee is launching an investigation into embattled Republican Rep. George Santos.

House ethics panel to investigate Rep. George Santos

A subcommittee has been established to look into the freshman congressman, who has admitted to fabricating large swaths of his biography and who has been accused of breaking campaign finance laws.

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George Santos now under investigation by House Ethics panel

The House Ethics Committee has launched an investigation into New York Republican Rep. George Santos.

House Ethics Committee opens investigation into Rep. George Santos

The committee will determine in part whether Santos engaged in unlawful activity during his 2022 congressional campaign.

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House ethics panel opens investigation of Rep. George Santos on range of issues

Rep. George Santos, a New York Republican, has been under fire before taking office in Congress for lying about his past.

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'Drive out Santos' caravan demands Rep. Santos be expelled from Congress

The "Drive out Santos" caravan protested around New York's 3rd congressional district Saturday demanding that Rep. George Santos be expelled fron Congress.

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George Santos was questioned by U.S. Secret Service in 2017 credit card fraud probe

The future congressman was questioned after his address was found in a car tied to the suspect in an ATM skimming case.

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What Psychology Can Teach Us About George Santos

Telling lies about yourself can actually make you feel more confident.

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Jimmy Kimmel Hits 4 Republicans Behind 'National Gun' Idea With A Scathing Nickname

The "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" host slammed the quartet -- including George Santos and Lauren Boebert -- who want the AR-15 assault rifle to receive special status.

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George Santos falsely claimed in court that he worked for Goldman Sachs, audio reveals

Santos can be heard lying about his employment in audio from a 2017 court appearance at a bail hearing for a "family friend."

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Report: George Santos lied to a judge about working for Goldman Sachs

According to a recording, the New York Republican told a Seattle judge in 2017 that he worked for Goldman Sachs, a fabricated part of his resume.

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Rep. George Santos thanked a lawmaker for 'stopping by' for a chat. The lawmaker said this was a lie, and that he went to protest and ask for his resignation.

Rep. George Santos thanked a local NY lawmaker for "stopping by" his office for a chat. The lawmaker said he actually went to stage a protest outside.

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George Santos cosponsors bill to make AR-15 the National Gun of the US

Rep. George Santos is co-sponsoring a bill to make the AR-15 the National Gun of the United States.

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George Santos pressed on drag queen history by Piers Morgan: 'Unlikely you did it only once'

Embattled Rep. George Santos, R-NY, addressed rumors about him previously working as a drag queen in a wide-ranging interview on "Piers Morgan Uncensored."

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George Santos admits: ‘I’ve been a terrible liar’

Republican George Santos told Piers Morgan he "got away with" college lies, and repeated claims his mother was at the World Trade Center on 9/11.

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George Santos says he is a ‘terrible liar,’ thought no one would notice because he 'got away with it' in 2020

Rep. George Santos admitted to being a "terrible liar" in an interview with Piers Morgan, but said he thought he would get away with the fabrications even after Election Day.

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Taylor Swift lookalike with over 1 million followers target of 'Swifty' rage on TikTok: 'Pathological liar'

Some TikTok users believe that influencer Ashely Leechin looks a lot like Taylor Swift, but Leechin is pushing back on accusations that she is obsessed with the singer.

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George Santos' Response To Book About Him Has Twitter Critics Howling

The serial fabulist Republican's "grift" dig had everyone saying the same thing.

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Another House Republican Is Under Fire For Reportedly Embellishing His Résumé

A Tennessee news outlet's investigation found that Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) has a background "filled with exaggerations."

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Another GOP congressman faces accusations of embellishing résumé following George Santos scandal

Republican Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee is facing accusations of embellishing his professional experience and résumé just weeks following the scandal surrounding GOP Rep. George Santos of New York.

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Romney, outspoken about his own party, weighs reelection run

After four years in Washington, Republican Mitt Romney has established himself as a rare senator willing to publicly rebuke members of his own party.

Rep. George Santos barricaded himself in his district office as angry constituents stood outside demanding his resignation: reports

Angry constituents trying to deliver a petition calling on Rep. George Santos to resign were greeted by a staffer instead.

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George Santos interviewed by police in 2017 international credit card fraud probe

The investigation began when another man was caught removing a skimming device from a Seattle ATM.

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FEC tells George Santos to name campaign treasurer or face ban on fundraising and spending

Santos has faced bipartisan calls to resign since admitting he lied about key details of his biography. He is being investigated by numerous entities.

cnbc.com

When politicians have no shame, the old rules don't apply

Rep. George Santos, a Republican freshman who fabricated much of his life story but has defiantly resisted public pressure to leave, has shown just how much things have changed.

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So Long George Santos, the GOP May Have a New Fabulist in Congress

Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/ReutersDon’t look now, but the Republican Party appears to have a new up-and-coming fabulist in Congress—and her name is Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL).On this week’s episode of Fever Dreams, hosts Will Sommer and Kelly Weill dive into what appears to be a trend for young Republicans with political aspirations—embellishing key elements of their backstories in an attempt to better fit the mold of a GOP congressperson.Luna, for her part, appears

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Rep. George Santos' press secretary said she fields endless angry calls, gets dirty looks on the Hill, but still thinks her boss is a 'borderline genius'

Meet Gabrielle Lipsky, the 24-year-old daughter of GOP donors, whose first job in DC is working as a press secretary for a scandal-ridden congressman.

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Rep. Swalwell references Santos' alleged drag performances ahead of Super Bowl

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., referenced recent claims of Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., purportedly performing as a drag queen in Brazil in a Sunday tweet ahead of the Super Bowl.

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A New (Alleged) Liar in Congress Just Dropped

By now, many people know about serial liar Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) who made up almost his entire resume and claimed to be Jewish on the campaign trail. He’s facing various investigations and stepped down from his committee assignments but is still somehow in Congress. And now, the House GOP appears to have another fabulist on their hands!

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Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna claimed she was raised Jewish. Some relatives question that, and say her grandfather fought for the Nazis.

Luna says she was "raised as a Messianic Jew" by her father. Relatives say he was Catholic, and that her grandfather fought for the Nazis.

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Kyrsten Sinema's office: George Santos lied about State of the Union story

The office of Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., said Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., lied about her giving him encouragement at the State of the Union address earlier this week.

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Santos says Sinema offered him words of encouragement. Sinema’s office says they never spoke.

Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) claimed in a television interview that Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) offered him words of encouragement. Sinema’s office says they never spoke.

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Lawyer: Santos had 2017 Pennsylvania theft charge expunged

U.S. Rep. George Santos was charged with criminal theft in Pennsylvania in 2017 in connection with bad checks apparently used to buy puppies from dog breeders.

Rep. George Santos Was Charged In 2017 With Stealing Puppies From Amish Dog Breeders

The news comes weeks after a disabled veteran said Santos used him and his dying dog for a fundraising scam.

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House Democrats file resolution attempting to expel George Santos from Congress

"We gave him plenty of time to resign, and he has chosen not to do so," Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia of California said.

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‘Daily Show’ Guest Chelsea Handler Is ‘Sexually Attracted’ To This GOP Lawmaker

“It’s not the first time, and it won’t be the last time," she admitted.

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George Santos, the GOP’s Useful Liar

It’s easy to condemn the congressman’s fabrications. Maybe too easy.

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Comer says Santos wanted 'to be in the center of the limelight' at State of the Union

House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., said it was "questionable" for embattled Congressman George Santos to attend the State of the Union address Tuesday and criticized his decision to sit near the aisle.

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Romney tells Santos 'you don't belong here' in a tense State of the Union run-in

Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, said the embattled New York congressman, who faces continued questions about his biography and campaign finances, should've been "sitting in the back row and staying quiet."

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Canadian lawmakers mock George Santos with office selfie ahead of Biden’s SOTU

Canadian lawmakers mocked Rep. George Santos with a selfie outside his office prior to President Biden's State of the Union address, saying they had no plans to meet Santos.

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George Santos Said Biden SOTU Was ‘Gaslighting’ And You Know What Happened Next

Critics took the serial fabulist Republican's four-word review and threw it right back at him.

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George Santos, Mitt Romney share tense exchange ahead of President Biden's 2023 State of the Union address

A tense exchange took place between Rep. George Santos and Sen. Mitt Romney, both Republican lawmakers, ahead of President Joe Biden's State of the Union address.

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GOP on GOP: Romney scolds Santos, 'You don't belong here'

Republican congressman George Santos positioned himself in a prime location for President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address.

Romney goes after Santos in tense exchange at the State of the Union

The Republican senator said he told the freshman House member that he did not belong in Congress and that "if he had any shame at all, he wouldn’t be there.”

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ChatGPT bot channels history to pen State of Union speech

A president's State of the Union address has a predictable formula.

In South Dakota Senate, far-right lawmakers rankle GOP

In the South Dakota Senate, a group of far-right Republican lawmakers are looking to challenge the establishment by pushing for hardline stands on social issues.

Report: FBI investigating Santos fundraiser for sick dog

A published report says federal authorities are investigating whether embattled New York Rep. George Santos raised $3,000 for life-saving surgery for a disabled veteran’s dog and then kept the money for himself.

Santos steps down from House panels amid ethics issues

Republican congressman George Santos of New York says he is temporarily stepping down from his two congressional committees.

Latest Santos chaos: 'Hiring' treasurer who turned down job

U.S. Rep. George Santos’ campaign committee has told federal regulators it hired a new treasurer amid lingering questions about the source of his wealth and irregularities in the committee’s financial reports.

Questions persist on source of George Santos campaign funds

Of all the questions swirling around U.S. Rep. George Santos, one of the most serious has been how he amassed the personal fortune he used to finance his campaign.

House GOP rewards hard-liners, Santos with committee seats

Look who's in line for coveted House committee assignments.

Santos' local GOP says he 'disgraced' House, should resign

Local Republican leaders in New York are calling for the immediate resignation of their new GOP congressman George Santos.

Santos probe sought by Democrats over House ethics

The House Ethics Committee has been asked to investigate Rep. George Santos.

Rep.-elect Santos quiet as speaker vote delays swearing-in

Republican Rep.-elect George Santos, who is accused of lying about large swaths of his background and accomplishments, will have to wait to add one thing with certainty to his resume: U.S. congressman.

Santos should consider resigning, veteran GOP lawmaker says

Even as the House GOP leadership keeps silent, a veteran Republican lawmaker says George Santos should consider resigning after the congressman-elect from New York admitted to lying about his heritage, education and professional career.

Time of triumph for GOP turns into 'distraction' with Santos

Leaders of the incoming Republican-controlled House have tried for weeks to minimize the controversy surrounding Rep.-elect George Santos and the revelations that the New York Republican lied about various aspects of his resume.

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

U.S. Rep.-elect George Santos of New York is now under investigation by the Nassau County District attorney's office.

NY Rep.-elect Santos admits lying about career, college

Congressman-elect George Santos, a New York Republican, has admitted that he lied about his job experience and college education during his successful campaign for a seat in the U.S. House.

Rep.-elect George Santos silent amid questions about resume

A Republican who won a seat in the U.S. House in the November election is under pressure to explain himself amid evidence he fabricated parts of his life story.

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