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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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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.
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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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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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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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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Charlie Sykes / Morning Shots:
The GOP's George Santos Dilemma
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
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
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.
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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U.S. to impose new coronavirus testing requirements for travelers from China
U.S. to impose new coronavirus testing requirements 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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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
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 …
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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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,” …
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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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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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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