House Speaker Mike Johnson has “reservations” about expelling George Santos, says members should “vote their conscience”

House Speaker Mike Johnson has “reservations” about expelling George Santos, says members should “vote their conscience”

Washington — Republican leaders are not pressuring their members to vote one way or the other on expelling embattled GOP Rep. George Santos, according to House Speaker Mike Johnson, who said Wednesday that he has some “reservations” about ousting the New York Republican.  “We’re going to allow people to vote their conscience,” Johnson said during … Read more

House Ethics Committee report on George Santos finds “substantial evidence” of wrongdoing

House Ethics Committee report on George Santos finds “substantial evidence” of wrongdoing

Washington — The House Ethics Committee released a long-awaited report on its investigation into embattled Rep. George Santos on Thursday, finding that there was “substantial evidence” the congressman violated federal law and engaged in a “complex web” of illegal activity involving his finances. The committee said in a statement announcing the release of its findings … Read more

House Ethics says update on Santos investigation coming as possible expulsion vote looms

House Ethics says update on Santos investigation coming as possible expulsion vote looms

Washington — The House Ethics Committee said Tuesday it will announce its “next course of action” in its investigation into embattled Rep. George Santos by Nov. 17.  The update from committee leaders comes ahead of a possible floor vote on a resolution to expel the New York Republican from Congress as federal charges against him … Read more

Group of New York Republicans move to expel George Santos from House after latest charges

Group of New York Republicans move to expel George Santos from House after latest charges

Washington — A group of New York Republicans is seeking to expel GOP Rep. George Santos from the House, one day after the New York congressman was hit with new federal charges accusing him of identity theft, credit card fraud and more.  “Today, I’ll be introducing an expulsion resolution to rid the People’s House of … Read more

George Santos charged with conspiracy, wire fraud and more

George Santos charged with conspiracy, wire fraud and more

Washington — Embattled New York Rep. George Santos was indicted on new federal charges on Tuesday in a superseding indictment — including conspiracy, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and credit card fraud — just days after his former campaign treasurer pleaded guilty and admitted to much of the conduct, according to court documents. Prosecutors in … Read more