In new interview, Santos says time in prison "wasn't nice," describes Trump call
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos described his time in prison, a conversation with President Trump, and writing suicide notes in a wide-ranging interview Tuesday.
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Disgraced former Rep. George Santos described his time in prison, a conversation with President Trump, and writing suicide notes in a wide-ranging interview Tuesday.
In a post on Truth Social, the president said the ex-New York congressman has been "horribly mistreated" in prison.
George Santos has been sentenced to 87 months in prison on federal wire fraud and identity theft charges in New York.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Santos said he plans to challenge Congressman Nick LaLota in New York's First Congressional District.
The special election to fill the remainder of former Rep. George Santos' term was being seen as a bellwether for both parties in November.
Santos was expelled from Congress after a House Ethics Committee report found "substantial evidence" he repeatedly broke the law.
The House has voted to expel Santos. That triggers a special election to replace him in New York's 3rd Congressional District.
Rep. George Santos is just the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled and the first in more than 20 years.
The House Ethics Committee found there was "substantial evidence" GOP Rep. George Santos used campaign funds to cover personal expenses.
New York Rep. George Santos is accused of racking up thousands of dollars in unauthorized charges on his campaign donors' credit cards.
New York Rep. George Santos has been charged with conspiracy, wire fraud, false statements, falsification of records, and other charges.
Sources tell CBS News Santos is expected in court Wednesday.
The future congressman was questioned after his address was found in a car tied to the suspect in an ATM skimming case.
"I never claimed to be Jewish," Santos told the New York Post. "I am Catholic. Because I learned my maternal family had a Jewish background I said I was 'Jew-ish.'"
Mayor Dean Trantalis reviewed our CBS Miami investigation and acknowledged the spikes and said the city is now looking into the most extreme cases.
City records show that those trucks are visiting the southwest Miami-Dade property in the Redlands without any authorization.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
U.S. allies and adversaries responded to the joint attacks by the U.S. and Israel on Iran with concern over the risks of a new war in the Middle East.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
Mayor Dean Trantalis reviewed our CBS Miami investigation and acknowledged the spikes and said the city is now looking into the most extreme cases.
City records show that those trucks are visiting the southwest Miami-Dade property in the Redlands without any authorization.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
President Trump says his objective in attacking Iran "is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats" from the regime in Tehran. Read his full statement and watch the video here.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
President Trump says his objective in attacking Iran "is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats" from the regime in Tehran. Read his full statement and watch the video here.
The U.S. and Israel are attacking Iran, which is responding with attacks on U.S. bases in the region, as President Trump confirms "major combat operations."
President Trump said Friday that he is "not happy" with the pace of progress in negotiations with Iran.
Any change to the property tax system would have to be approved by voters in November, and it seemed unlikely the House plan was going to be approved by the Senate.
Alyssa Alhadeff and Alex Schachter were murdered eight years ago at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Now, their parents are championing legislation to ensure that the tragedy never happens again.
As the partial government shutdown gets underway, Moskowitz argued that ICE should be reformed.
Alexander Vindman spoke to CBS Miami's Jim DeFede on Sunday's Facing South Florida now that he is running for U.S. Senate in Florida.
The bill by State Rep. David Borrero would order a study on moving Miami-Dade's Urban Development Boundary (UDB) line and eliminating longstanding safeguards designed to protect the Everglades, requiring any project outside the UDB to receive a two-thirds vote of the County Commission.
The Sunshine state is on track to be the second-highest, with only nine cases behind Utah, and the numbers lagging by five days.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
In a new study that could have significant implications for future Alzheimer's treatment, researchers at the University of Miami have successfully figured out how to combat one of the early signs of the neurodegenerative disease.
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
Jimmy Carter made eradicating the Guinea worm a top mission of The Carter Center. Now it could soon become the second disease eradicated in history.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Food festivals are changing, and social media is playing a huge part in it, with the SOBE Wine and Food Festival this year showcasing the impact.