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November 24, 2023, 6:13 PM

History shows House expulsions are rare. Will GOP Rep. George Santos join the list?

Only five times in history has a member of the U.S. House of Representatives been expelled. Embattled Rep. Santos is facing another attempt to make him the sixth.
November 24, 2023, 6:13 PM
History shows House expulsions are rare. Will GOP Rep. George Santos join the list?
November 18, 2023, 6:09 PM

New resolution to expel George Santos

The motion comes a day after a 56-page report alleging a misuse of campaign funds.
November 18, 2023, 6:09 PM
New resolution to expel George Santos
November 18, 2023, 12:46 AM

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.
November 18, 2023, 12:46 AM
Washington lawmakers make another push to oust Santos
November 18, 2023, 12:12 AM

Rep. George Santos facing expulsion from House over misuse of campaign funds

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November 18, 2023, 12:12 AM
Rep. George Santos facing expulsion from House over misuse of campaign funds
November 17, 2023, 5:37 PM

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.
November 17, 2023, 5:37 PM
New resolution filed to expel GOP Rep. George Santos from Congress
November 17, 2023, 2:15 PM

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.
November 17, 2023, 2:15 PM
Ethics report slams Santos for Botox, other purchases
November 17, 2023, 2:12 PM

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.”
November 17, 2023, 2:12 PM
Rep. George Santos will not seek reelection after scathing ethics report
November 17, 2023, 1:26 AM

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.
November 17, 2023, 1:26 AM
George Santos says he won't seek reelection following ethics probe
November 17, 2023, 12:13 AM

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.
November 17, 2023, 12:13 AM
Rep. George Santos hit with scathing ethics report, says he won't seek reelection
November 16, 2023, 9:29 PM

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.
November 16, 2023, 9:29 PM
Santos won’t seek reelection as investigation report released
November 16, 2023, 4:48 PM

Rep. George Santos will not seek reelection

Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., announced on X that he will not seek reelection after the House Ethics Committee issued a scathing report.
November 16, 2023, 4:48 PM
Rep. George Santos will not seek reelection
November 15, 2023, 8:14 PM

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 investigation
November 15, 2023, 8:14 PM
Ethics Committee will not recommend punishment for embattled Rep. George Santos
November 14, 2023, 8:16 PM

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.
November 14, 2023, 8:16 PM
Fundraiser for Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud
November 3, 2023, 5:45 AM

Santos keeps his seat

Despite admitting to “embellishing” his life story and being accused of donor theft, Rep. George Santos (R-NY) has survived an expulsion effort led by some of his party members.
November 3, 2023, 5:45 AM
Santos keeps his seat
November 2, 2023, 7:03 PM

George Santos survives House expulsion vote

Twenty-four Republicans joined most Democrats to expel the New York congressman, but the resolution fell far short of the two-thirds majority needed to pass.
November 2, 2023, 7:03 PM
George Santos survives House expulsion vote
November 2, 2023, 4:30 PM

Rep. George Santos survives House expulsion vote

Embattled Rep. George Santos will get to keep his seat in the House after an effort to expel him failed Wednesday night.
November 2, 2023, 4:30 PM
Rep. George Santos survives House expulsion vote
November 2, 2023, 2:37 PM

Santos survives expulsion effort

The New York congressman facing 23 federal charges will keep his seat after a vote to expel him failed. ABC News' Andrea Fujii has the details.
November 2, 2023, 2:37 PM
Santos survives expulsion effort
November 2, 2023, 10:18 AM

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.
November 2, 2023, 10:18 AM
Republican-led push to expel George Santos fails in the House
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to fraud charges, trial set for September
1 month ago

Rep. George Santos in court for superseding indictment

Congressman George Santos has denied any criminal wrongdoing regarding the 23 additional charges filed by prosecutors earlier this month.
1 month ago
Rep. George Santos in court for superseding indictment
1 month ago

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"
1 month ago
George Santos, facing mounting federal charges, vows not to resign or take plea deal
1 month ago

Federal prosecutors file new charges against Rep. George Santos

Federal prosecutors on Long Island filed new criminal charges against Rep. George Santos on Tuesday.
1 month ago
Federal prosecutors charge Santos with lying to election officials
1 month ago

George Santos hit with additional charges in superseding indictment

The embattled Republican congressman now faces 23 counts, including credit card fraud, identity theft and lying to federal officials about his campaign.
1 month ago
George Santos hit with additional charges in superseding indictment
1 month ago

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 Santos
1 month ago
Former NY Rep. Tom Suozzi launches bid to get old seat back and beat George Santos
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
George Santos' former campaign treasurer pleads guilty to federal conspiracy charge
3 months ago

Prosecutors seek to delay court proceeding for George Santos

A status conference had been scheduled for Thursday in New York.
3 months ago
Prosecutors seek to delay court proceeding for George Santos
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
Former Santos staff member charged with impersonating McCarthy aide to raise funds
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
George Santos makes 1st court appearance after pleading not guilty to 13 counts
5 months ago

Embattled Congressman George Santos appears in court

ABC News’ Olivia Rubin was in the courtroom when embattled Republican lawmaker George Santos appeared over charges including fraud.
5 months ago
Embattled Congressman George Santos appears in court
5 months ago

George Santos' father and aunt guaranteed his $500K bond, court documents show

Santos, a first-term Republican congressman, posted the bond after pleading not guilty last month to a 13-count indictment accusing him of fraud, money laundering and theft of public funds.
5 months ago
George Santos' father and aunt guaranteed his $500K bond, court documents show
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
George Santos' father and aunt guaranteed his $500K bond, court documents show
6 months ago

House sends George Santos expulsion resolution to Ethics Committee

Rep. George Santos faces the possibility of disciplinary measures from his colleagues in the House.
6 months ago
House sends George Santos expulsion resolution to Ethics Committee
6 months ago

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.
6 months ago
'A stain': House sends George Santos expulsion resolution to Ethics Committee
6 months ago

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.
6 months ago
Congressman introduces resolution to expel Rep. George Santos
6 months ago

George Santos backs bill to fight crime he's accused of

The embattled congressman drew more scrutiny as he voted on a bill he co-sponsored that would crack down on unemployment fraud.
6 months ago
George Santos backs bill to fight crime he's accused of
6 months ago

McCarthy says he will not endorse George Santos for reelection

ABC News’ Rachel Scott discusses the charges filed against Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., as House lawmakers vote on a bill that would fight fraud in the U.S. unemployment insurance program.
6 months ago
McCarthy says he will not endorse George Santos for reelection
6 months ago

George Santos refuses to step down after pleading not guilty to criminal charges

The New York representative has been charged with 13 criminal counts including wire fraud, money laundering and theft of public funds.
6 months ago
George Santos refuses to step down after pleading not guilty to criminal charges
6 months ago

Rep. George Santos calls the criminal charges against him a 'witch hunt'

The embattled congressman is refusing to step down after he pleaded not guilty to 13 criminal counts including wire fraud and money laundering.
6 months ago
Rep. George Santos calls the criminal charges against him a 'witch hunt'
6 months ago

Santos claims 'witch hunt'

Congressman George Santos has pleaded not guilty to wire fraud, money laundering, and theft of public funds. ABC News’ Lindsay Watts explains what’s next for him.
6 months ago
Santos claims 'witch hunt'
6 months ago

Santos out on bond after pleading not guilty to federal charges

Embattled New York Republican Rep. George Santos was released on a $500,000 bond after being indicted on 13 criminal counts, including wire fraud and money laundering on Wednesday.
6 months ago
Santos out on bond after pleading not guilty to federal charges
6 months ago

Defiant George Santos pleads not guilty to fed charges

The embattled New York Republican says he will not resign after pleading not guilty to 13 criminal counts including wire fraud and money laundering.
6 months ago
Defiant George Santos pleads not guilty to fed charges
6 months ago

Rep. George Santos fraud charges 'very egregious': Defense attorney

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6 months ago
Rep. George Santos fraud charges 'very egregious': Defense attorney
6 months ago

Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to federal charges

The embattled congressman pleaded not guilty on all 13 counts and was released on $500,000 bond.
6 months ago
Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to federal charges
6 months ago

Breaking down the case against George Santos

Anna Massoglia, editorial and investigations manager at OpenSecrets, discusses the charges against Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y.
6 months ago
Breaking down the case against George Santos
6 months ago

Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to criminal charges

New York Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to 13 criminal counts and is out on a $500,000 bond after surrendering his passports.
6 months ago
Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to criminal charges
6 months ago

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.
6 months ago
George Santos has been criminally charged. Here's what prosecutors say he did.
6 months ago

Rep. George Santos indicted on 13 counts

The New York congressman was taken into custody on Wednesday and is facing 13 counts, including wire fraud and money laundering.
6 months ago
Rep. George Santos indicted on 13 counts
6 months ago

Rep. George Santos faces 13 counts of criminal charges

The Justice Department charged him with wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds and making materially false statements to the House of Representatives.
6 months ago
Rep. George Santos faces 13 counts of criminal charges
6 months ago

George Santos arrested on wire fraud, money laundering charges

The embattled congressman has been charged by federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York.
6 months ago
George Santos arrested on wire fraud, money laundering charges
6 months ago

Rep. George Santos turns himself in after being charged with 13 criminal counts

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6 months ago
Rep. George Santos turns himself in after being charged with 13 criminal counts