Santos refuses to resign ahead of expulsion vote
The House is expected to hold a third vote Friday on whether to expel embattled Rep. George Santos of New York. Santos told CBS News that he is not considering resigning. Scott MacFarlane has more.
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George Santos remains defiant
The House is expected to vote on expeling embattled Congressman George Santos Friday, two weeks after the House Ethics Committee said it found "overwhelming evidence" that he violated federal law. Santos spoke to reporters Thursday morning, threatening that the precedent set by his expulsion would be the undoing of lawmakers in the future. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Could Santos survive another expulsion vote?
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Senators working on bipartisan border deal
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When will George Santos face vote to expel?
Rep. Robert Garcia of California is expected to introduce another resolution to expel embattled New York Rep. George Santos this afternoon. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion is following the resolutions to expel Santos as well as reports on the foreign aid talks developing in Capitol Hill.
Retirements mount in Congress, with some frustrated by "chaos"
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George Santos says he expects to be expelled
Embattled Rep. George Santos says he expects to be expelled from the House in the days following the Thanksgiving break. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on Santos and efforts by Congress to pass government spending bills.
Schumer warning before foreign aid bill talks
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George Santos says he won't run for reelection
A report released Thursday by the House Ethics Committee found clear evidence that embattled Republican Rep. George Santos of New York stole from his campaign and deceived donors. Following the report's release, Santos announced that he will not run for reelection in 2024.
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Why is House GOP struggling to get work done?
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Breaking down the George Santos ethics report
New York Republican Rep. George Santos said Thursday he won't run for reelection in 2024. His announcement came after the House Ethics Committee released a report that found evidence he broke the law. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Senator speaks on Tuberville military holds
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Illegal border crossings drop in October
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House passes stopgap bill to avoid shutdown
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Spending bill will likely need Democrat votes
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What's in the new Supreme Court ethics code?
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McCarthy denies elbowing GOP congressman
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Johnson may need Democrats to avoid shutdown
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Trump says Lindsay Clancy "did a horrible, horrible thing"
Shortly after the judge overseeing Lindsay Clancy's murder case declared a mistrial, President Trump called it a "terrible situation" and a "horrible tragedy."
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The Supreme Court left in place guidance from the Federal Communications Commission that allows political parties and committees access to cheaper rates for political ads.
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Clancy attorney speaks out after mistrial
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Chief Clancy prosecutor speaks after mistrial
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Lindsay Clancy trial attendee on mistrial
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