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More false claims from George Santos about his work, education and family history emerge — Rep.-elect George Santos made additional false claims over the years about his family history, work history and education in campaign appearances over the years, a review of statements made in two of his campaigns for Congress found.
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George Santos' Massive Campaign Loans May Not Be Legal — Rep.-elect George Santos managed to loan his campaign $700,000. How he did that has been a bit of a mystery. But it also may have been illegal. … Pay Dirt is a weekly foray into the pigpen of political funding.
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Kadia Goba / Semafor:
George Santos tries to explain his wealth — Rep.-elect George Santos has admitted to “embellishing” his resume with fake stints on Wall Street and a phantom college degree. He's still trying to defend against accusations that he pretended to be Jewish. — But the burning question for many people …
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Scott Eidler / Newsday:
Nassau DA Donnelly opens investigation into George Santos — Anne Donnelly, the Republican district attorney for Nassau County, has opened an investigation into GOP Congressman-elect George Santos after he admitted to lying about his work experience and educational background.
Olivia Beavers / Politico:
Santos scandal crashes into McCarthy speakership battle — While some of George Santos' soon-to-be colleagues are encouraging investigations into his many resume fabrications, Kevin McCarthy's speakership battle in a narrow majority is complicating his fate.
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CNN:
Federal prosecutors are investigating Rep.-elect George Santos' finances — Federal prosecutors in New York are investigating the finances of Rep.-elect George Santos, a source familiar with the matter told CNN. — The news of the probe, being undertaken by the US attorney's office …
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Bobby Caina Calvan / Associated Press:
Prosecutors open investigation into Rep.-Elect George Santos
Prosecutors open investigation into Rep.-Elect George Santos
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Gabe Kaminsky / Washington Examiner:
‘Known liar’: Republican congressman ‘not supportive’ of George Santos in GOP conference
‘Known liar’: Republican congressman ‘not supportive’ of George Santos in GOP conference
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Steve Israel / The Atlantic:
How a Perfectly Normal New York Suburb Elected a Con Man
Charlie Sykes / Morning Shots:
The GOP's George Santos Dilemma
The GOP's George Santos Dilemma
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Annie Grayer / CNN:
Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin announces he has ‘serious but curable form of cancer’ — Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland announced on Wednesday that he has a “serious but curable form of cancer” and will begin outpatient treatment. — In a statement, Raskin said, “After several days of tests …
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Congressman Jamie Raskin:
Statement of Congressman Jamie Raskin to the People of Maryland's 8th District — WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) today released the following statement. — “After several days of tests, I have been diagnosed with Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma, which is a serious but curable form of cancer.
Luke Broadwater / New York Times:
Jamie Raskin Announces He Has a ‘Serious but Curable’ Form of Cancer
Jamie Raskin Announces He Has a ‘Serious but Curable’ Form of Cancer
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Kyle Cheney / Politico:
Judge: Jan. 6 committee evidence suggests Trump asked rally crowd to break the law — The Jan. 6 select committee's finding that Donald Trump lured followers to storm the Capitol does not absolve them of legal responsibility for their actions, a federal judge ruled Wednesday …
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Former Trump White House aide told Jan. 6 panel Mark Meadows burned documents a dozen times during the transition period
Former Trump White House aide told Jan. 6 panel Mark Meadows burned documents a dozen times during the transition period
Victor Nava / New York Post:
Trump didn't know White House schedule was public until last weeks of presidency: ex aide
Trump didn't know White House schedule was public until last weeks of presidency: ex aide
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Danielle Braff / New York Times:
Babies in First Class: Which Side of the Aisle Are You On? — For some travelers, nothing can kill that premium-cabin buzz quicker than an infant next to them. But for parents, despite the overwhelming opposition (and glaring side-eye), seats in the front of the plane can be golden.
Emma Green / New Yorker:
The Case for Wearing Masks Forever — A ragtag coalition of public-health activists believe that America's pandemic restrictions are too lax—and they say they have the science to prove it. — Last December, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that it was shortening …
Dominique Mosbergen / Wall Street Journal:
U.S. to Require Travelers From China to Test Negative for Covid-19 — Federal health officials said the move reflects the coronavirus's rapid spread in China — The U.S. will require travelers from China to submit a negative Covid-19 test beginning Jan. 5, federal officials said.
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Madison Muller / Bloomberg:
US to Require Negative Covid Tests for Travelers From China
US to Require Negative Covid Tests for Travelers From China
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Sheryl Gay Stolberg / New York Times:
U.S. Announces New Covid Test Requirements for Travelers From China
U.S. Announces New Covid Test Requirements for Travelers From China
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Brett Murphy / ProPublica:
They Called 911 for Help. Police and Prosecutors Used a New Junk Science to Decide They Were Liars. — Words of Conviction — Tracing a Junk Science Through the Justice System — This story contains audio clips of 911 calls where people in distress describe traumatic deaths in sometimes graphic detail.
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Amee LaTour / The Hill:
New Biden administration guidance closes ‘ghost guns’ loophole in federal rule — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) issued an open letter to federal firearms dealers on Tuesday saying a rule that went into effect in August applies to certain partially completed pistol frames …
Brendan J. Lyons / Albany Times Union:
Rensselaer County elections commissioner pleading guilty to federal criminal charges — Jason T. Schofield was arrested in September by the FBI on a nine-page indictment charging him with fraudulently obtaining and filing absentee ballots — Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate
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The Lever:
State Officials Warned Buttigieg About Airline Mess — Before the holiday travel nightmare, attorneys general begged the Transportation Secretary and Congress to crack down. — Southwest Airlines stranding thousands of Americans during the holiday season is not some unexpected crisis nor …
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Tiffany Hsu / New York Times:
As Covid-19 Continues to Spread, So Does Misinformation About It — Doctors are exasperated by the persistence of false and misleading claims about the virus. — Nearly three years into the pandemic, Covid-19 remains stubbornly persistent. So, too, does misinformation about the virus.
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Allison Quinn / The Daily Beast:
Drunk Russian Soldier Beats His Commander to Death — TWO DOWN — A Russian man called up under Vladimir Putin's “mobilization” order for the war against Ukraine drunkenly beat his commander to death on a military train. A military court in Magnitogorsk announced Wednesday that the soldier …
Steven Nelson / New York Post:
Biden staying at St. Croix villa of wealthy donors who got state dinner invite — President Biden will ring in 2023 at the tropical island home of wealthy business owners Bill and Connie Neville — who earlier this month were among the select group admitted to the president's first White House state dinner.
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Joyce Vance / MSNBC:
Trump's obstruction of justice criminal referral matters. And prosecutors know it. — People don't just obstruct justice in a vacuum. They obstruct to conceal other crimes. — After 18 months of work, weeks of anticipation and several days of delays, the House committee investigating …
Associated Press:
Barry Croft Jr. sentenced to more than 19 years for role in plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer — A Delaware trucker described as a co-leader of the conspiracy to kidnap Michigan's governor has been sentenced to more than 19 years in prison. — Barry Croft Jr. was the fourth …
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