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George Santos was expelled from the House — what happens next?

Santos' expulsion is effective immediately. There are now 434 members of the House.
Rep. George Santos in the Longworth House Office Building on Oct. 10
Rep. George Santos in the Longworth House Office Building on Oct. 10
6h ago

George Santos fabrications and controversy: A timeline

The freshman Republican was ousted from Congress Wednesday. Here's a timeline of what the résumé embellishments that first landed him in hot water.
George Santos at campaign stops in November 2022 and, at right, in Congress on Jan. 6.
George Santos at campaign stops in November 2022 and, at right, in Congress on Jan. 6.
6h ago

House GOP chairmen accuse Hunter Biden of seeking special treatment in impeachment probe

The Republicans leading impeachment efforts into the president subpoenaed Hunter Biden for a private deposition, but his lawyer requested a public hearing instead.
Hunter Biden
Hunter Biden

In battleground Arizona, a Latino radio station takes on the fight against political disinformation

Radio Campesina, founded by the civil rights icon and labor leader Cesar Chavez, wants to ensure the state's Hispanic voters are not dissuaded from casting their ballots.
Voters arrive at a polling location on Nov. 3, 2020 in Eloy, Pinal County, Ariz.
Voters arrive at a polling location on Nov. 3, 2020 in Eloy, Pinal County, Ariz.
7h ago

House vote to authorize Biden impeachment inquiry could happen as early as next week

Then-Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., announced in September that Republicans would open the impeachment inquiry, which so far has yielded no evidence of any wrongdoing.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson leaves a caucus meeting on Dec. 1, 2023.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson leaves a caucus meeting on Dec. 1, 2023.

Florida settles with Miami hotel over drag queen Christmas show

State regulators initially sought to revoke the liquor license of the Hyatt Regency Miami for hosting a drag show in the presence of minors last year.
Hyatt Regency Miami hotel.
Hyatt Regency Miami hotel.

How religion plays into Ron DeSantis' public image — from 'armor of God' to a Bible ordered on Amazon

The Florida governor has never made his faith a major part of his public image, but he's having to talk about it more as he reaches out to conservative religious voters.
Ron DeSantis, right, is sworn in as Florida Governor by Chief Justice Charles Canady, in Tallahassee, Fla., on  Jan. 8, 2019.
Ron DeSantis, right, is sworn in as Florida Governor by Chief Justice Charles Canady, in Tallahassee, Fla., on  Jan. 8, 2019.
10h ago

GOP congressman says George Santos personally defrauded him and his mother

Rep. Max Miller argued for expelling Santos from office in a letter to colleagues, saying that the New Yorker's campaign charged his and his mother's credit cards without approval.
Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., and members of his staff walk through the tunnel connecting the Capitol Hill office buildings with the U.S. Capitol ahead of a vote to expel him.
Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., and members of his staff walk through the tunnel connecting the Capitol Hill office buildings with the U.S. Capitol ahead of a vote to expel him.

The White House ran afoul of the Hatch Act after initial warning, government watchdog says

Karine Jean-Pierre and Andrew Bates took actions that were "contrary" to guidance on complying with a law designed to limit how officials engage in elections, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel said.
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press briefing politics

Sparks flew behind the scenes at the Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom debate

While the candidates said they were happy to keep debating for longer than 90 minutes, an intervention from the California governor's wife put a stop to it.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis debate on a screen during a watch party at Manny's on Nov. 30, 2023 in San Francisco.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis debate on a screen during a watch party at Manny's on Nov. 30, 2023 in San Francisco.

Supreme Court to consider hearing Jan. 6 cases that could affect Trump prosecution

Three men charged in connection with the 2021 attack on the Capitol are seeking to dismiss a charge former President Donald Trump also faces.
Image: Pro-Trump supporters storm the U.S. Capitol
Image: Pro-Trump supporters storm the U.S. Capitol

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