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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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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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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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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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New York Times:
George Santos Faces Federal and Local Investigations — Prosecutors said on Wednesday that they would examine Mr. Santos, who has admitted lying about his work and educational history during his campaign. — Federal and local prosecutors are investigating whether Representative-elect …
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Bobby Caina Calvan / Associated Press:
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
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Charlie Sykes / Morning Shots:
The GOP's George Santos Dilemma
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Sara Murray / CNN:
January 6 committee drops Trump subpoena as it winds down — The House January 6 committee is withdrawing its subpoena of former President Donald Trump as it concludes its work. — “In light of the imminent end of our investigation, the Select Committee can no longer pursue …
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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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Victor Nava / New York Post:
Trump didn't know White House schedule was public until last weeks of presidency: ex aide
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New York Times:
Jan. 6 Transcripts Shed New Light on How Trump Considered Blanket Pardons
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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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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.
Alex Gangitano / The Hill:
Biden doesn't trust some Secret Service, doesn't believe ‘details’ of dog biting incident: report — President Biden doesn't trust some of the Secret Service agents around him and doesn't believe certain details of the biting incident with his dog Major, according to a new book about the administration.
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Andrew Feinberg / The Independent:
Biden won't speak freely near Secret Service and thinks agents lied about dog bite incident, book reveals
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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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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
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Sheryl Gay Stolberg / New York Times:
U.S. Announces New Covid Test Requirements for Travelers From China
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David Marques / New Republic:
Right-Wing Flop of the Year: Dinesh D'Souza's 2000 Mules … Toward the end of 2000 Mules, director Dinesh D'Souza convenes an Arthurian round table of conservative media dorks to speculate about the earth-shattering impact the film would have. “This movie is an Overton window moment,” …
Luke Gentile / Washington Examiner:
Bill Cosby eyes comedy return in 2023 — Controversial comedian Bill Cosby said Wednesday he is eyeing a return to touring come 2023. — Cosby, 85, made the announcement during an interview with Scott Spears on WGH Talk. — “When I come out of this, I feel that I will be able to perform …
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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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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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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 …
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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