George Santos charged – live: Federal charges ‘just the start’ says ex-aide as Santos to appear in court
George Santos, the New York congressman who rose to prominence for a string of exaggerations , lies, and irregularities related to his personal background and campaign finances, has been hit with a series of federal charges. The exact nature of the charges aren’t yet public and remain under seal but they concern federal crimes, NBC News and CNN report. Mr Santos could reportedly appear in federal court in New York’s eastern district as soon as Wednesday. The New York Republican has been under investigation by multiple bodies since being elected, including the House Ethics Committee, as well as the Federal Election Commission, and local and federal prosecutors. When reached for comment about the news on Tuesday, Mr Santos claimed he was unaware of the charges. “This is news to me,” he told The Associated Press. “You’re the first to call me about this.” Derek Myers, a former aide for the congressman, tweeted that he had been working as a “confidential informant and human asset” for the FBI. He told NewsNation that the Justice Department’s charges are “just the start” of an “avalanche” of probkems for the Republican lawmaker. Read More Federal prosecutors file criminal charges against New York congressman George Santos, report says George Santos: Every lie disgraced Republican Congressman has been accused of making George Santos insists he has a ‘clean conscience’ after lying about background
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Austin lambasts 'irresponsible' and 'unprecedented' Republican hold on military nominations
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin wrote a letter strongly criticizing an ongoing hold on senior military promotions and nominations in the Senate led by Republican lawmakers, saying it would create a "perilous precedent" for the military and impose "unconscionable" burdens on military families.
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China's aircraft carrier Shandong returns to home port after show of might
BEIJING China's military said on Wednesday the aircraft carrier Shandong had returned to its home port in Hainan
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Amber Portwood to make a comeback on 'Teen Mom' after reality star announced decision to quit show
Following a departure due to creative differences with the producers, Amber Portwood is now slated to make a comeback to 'Teen Mom'
1970-01-01 08:00
Jewish groups condemn $150m Nazi-linked jewel sale
The collection belonged to Heidi Horten, whose German husband took over Jewish firms in the 1930s.
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'She's losing faith': Julie Chrisley rumored to have had a 'breakdown' in prison as she 'regrets' Todd's manipulation
Julie Chrisley feels she has 'let her family down' as she completes her fourth month of incarceration for fraud
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Zealand, Boehringer's drug meets main weight-loss goal in mid-stage trial
By Ludwig Burger FRANKFURT Zealand Pharma and partner Boehringer Ingelheim said their experimental obesity drug achieved up to
1970-01-01 08:00
'Water, sleep and sex': Lionel Richie finally puts to rest all the rumors he has had plastic surgery
Lionel Richie fears that after undergoing plastic surgery, he might not be able to 'go naturally'
1970-01-01 08:00
Cyprus murder trial: Killed wife 'might not have been terminally ill'
David Hunter admits killing his wife in Cyprus but says it was assisted suicide, his murder trial hears.
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Imran Khan: Tense mood grips Pakistan ahead of former PM's hearing
The former PM is due to face a hearing on corruption charges, a day after his dramatic arrest.
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Supporters of Pakistan ex-PM Khan plan march to capital to protest arrest
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -Supporters of Imran Khan were planning to march to Islamabad on Wednesday where the former Pakistan prime minister
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The Ukrainian family united in Colchester after nearly a year apart
Dr Balaklytskyi has joined the University of Essex to study Russian news and propaganda.
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