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George Santos’s messy expulsion vote, briefly explained
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George Santos Is Expelled From the House
The motion managed to pass despite last-minute opposition from all four top GOP House leaders.
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Santos Relishes the Limelight Even as His Show Looks Likely to Close
Before the debate about his possible expulsion from Congress, George Santos seemed to embrace his starring role in a scandal of his own making.
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NYC Mayor’s Woes Are So Bad Even Andrew Cuomo Is Eyeing a Run
- Federal probe of campaign, migrant crisis dog Eric Adams
- Nearly a dozen Democratic candidates considering challenges
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