House Ethics Committee opens investigation into Rep. George Santos
The committee will determine in part whether Santos engaged in unlawful activity during his 2022 congressional campaign.
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Santos was questioned by U.S. Secret Service
Republican Congressman George Santos was questioned by the Secret Service in a 2017 credit card fraud investigation. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains what we know. He also has an update on Rep. Elissa Slotkin jumping into the Michigan Senate race.
Proud Boys seditious conspiracy trial & more
CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins us from Capitol Hill to discuss the trial of several Proud Boys on charges of seditious conspiracy related to the Jan. 6 riot. He also details a prestigious honor for the late Emmett Till and his mother, and the latest developments in the controversy surrounding Rep. George Santos.
Santos was questioned by U.S. Secret Service in 2017 credit card fraud probe
The future congressman was questioned after his address was found in a car tied to the suspect in an ATM skimming case.
Santos falsely claimed in court that he worked for Goldman Sachs, audio reveals
Santos can be heard lying about his employment in audio from a 2017 court appearance at a bail hearing for a "family friend."
Santos was interviewed by police in 2017 international credit card fraud probe
The investigation began when another man was caught removing a skimming device from a Seattle ATM.
Understanding George Santos and his lies
A CBS Reports documentary "Campaign of Deceit" highlights some of the falsehoods Republican Congressman George Santos has been accused of telling about his past. Christian Hart, a professor of psychology and the director of the Human Deception Laboratory at Texas Woman's University, joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss Santos' behavior.
New George Santos documentary
A new documentary by CBS Reports, "Campaign of Deceit,” tracks some of the many alleged falsehoods that New York Republican George Santos is accused of telling voters on his path to Congress. Caitlin Huey Burns examined Santos' past to try to find answers. She joins “CBS Saturday Morning” to discuss the film, which can be streamed beginning Sunday, February 12 at 8 p.m. Eastern on the CBS News app.
SEC probed Santos' work at firm accused of Ponzi scheme
Rep. George Santos of New York is facing new questions about his work for a firm that allegedly orchestrated a Ponzi scheme. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Digging into George Santos' past
CBS News is learning more about embattled Republican Congressman George Santos and questions about his past financial activities. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News investigative producer Erica Brown join "Red and Blue" to discuss the new CBS Reports documentary, "Campaign of Deceit: The Election of George Santos."
Investigating Rep. George Santos' past
A new CBS Reports documentary explores Congressman George Santos' history of lies and his past involvement in a company accused in an alleged Ponzi scheme. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns discusses "Campaign of Deceit: The Election of George Santos" with Anne-Marie Green and Seth Doane.
George Santos’ past work drew SEC scrutiny
The Securities and Exchange Commission looked into embattled New York congressman George Santos' work for a company behind an alleged Ponzi scheme after he pitched an investment opportunity to a childhood friend and her former client. Watch the full “CBS Reports” documentary “Campaign of Deceit: The Election of George Santos” on Thursday. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
House Democrats file resolution seeking to expel George Santos from Congress
"We gave him plenty of time to resign, and he has chosen not to do so," Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia of California said.
George Santos' work for firm accused of Ponzi scheme drew SEC scrutiny
The embattled freshman lawmaker's work for a company that allegedly orchestrated a Ponzi scheme attracted scrutiny from federal regulators.
Santos, Romney have tense exchange before State of the Union
Romney said he told Santos that he didn't belong in Congress.
Santos' constituents call for resignation in D.C.
Rep. George Santos' own New York constituents are trying to turn up the heat on the embattled congressman, delivering petitions to House leaders on Tuesday seeking his expulsion from Congress. Santos said he's not deterred by the protests. A month into his term, Santos' troubles are mounting. Scott MacFarlane reports.
George Santos' constituents call for him to resign during D.C. protest
Constituents delivered petitions to House leaders seeking Santos' expulsion from Congress after he admitted to fabricating parts of his life.
George Santos accused of sexual misconduct by prospective staffer
The accuser, Derek Myers, told CBS News, "This is not about attention; it's about holding the actions accountable."
George Santos may owe thousands for traffic violations in two states
At least 16 unpaid tickets, totaling more than $3,400, are tied to a car associated with Santos, records show.
Santos stepping down from House committees
Rep. George Santos told fellow Republicans he will back out of two committee assignments amid ongoing investigations. Santos, who has admitted to embellishing details of his past, is being probed for possible campaign finance violations, among other things. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
FBI investigating Santos' alleged role in fundraiser for veteran's dying dog
A veteran has alleged that Santos helped him raise $3,000 for his dying dog through Santos' pet charity, but the veteran said he never got the money.
Rep. Santos recuses himself from committees
Rep. George Santos has temporarily recused himself from committee assignments in the U.S. House while he is under federal and local investigation into his personal and campaign finances. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from Capitol Hill.
Santos temporarily steps down House committees
Rep. George Santos of New York said Tuesday he is recusing himself from serving on House committees until he clears his name. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns discusses the latest.
Rep. Santos says he has "nothing to hide"
While leaving his office Tuesday, Republican Congressman George Santos told CBS News that he's "confident" he would be cleared in any investigation because he has "nothing to hide."
Santos removes himself from House committees
Embattled New York Congressman George Santos told fellow House Republicans he is formally recusing himself from serving on committees. Santos is under scrutiny for his campaign finances and for falsifying his background. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest on his decision and the response.
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