The Latest Breaking News from George Santos

Rep-elect faces storm of controversy over lies about religion, background

NEW YORK — New York Congressman-elect George Santos, who’s set to take office Tuesday despite being caught in a series of lies about his background, used creative campaign finance moves that had his supporters effectively bankroll a $25,000 contribution he funneled to Lee Zeldin’s Republican gubernatorial bid.

Embattled U.S. Rep.-elect George Santos is set to be sworn in despite a spiral of investigations from federal and local prosecutors into his campaign spending and lies about his family history, resume and education

A GOP-proposed House rules package would oust Democrats from the bipartisan ethics office and make hiring more difficult.

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Incoming New York congressman facing scrunity for invented details about personal history

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The newly elected Republican is accused of spending nearly $700 at a clothing store using a fake name and stolen checks in Brazil in 2008

Even as the House GOP leadership keeps silent, a veteran Republican lawmaker says George Santos should consider resigning after the congressman-elect from New York admitted to lying about his heritage, education and professional career