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Rep. George Santos charged by federal prosecutors in New York

The Justice Department has lodged a criminal complaint against New York Rep. George Santos. The newly elected Republican lawmaker is at the center of financial and ethical investigations after it was discovered that he lied about his background and qualifications throughout his campaign. Caitlin Huey Burns reports from Washington.
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