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George Santos is facing another attempt to make him the sixth. Santos is the target of a new resolution to remove him from office after a scathing House Ethics Committee report containing damning details about how it said he used campaign dollars for his own personal enrichment.... The last attempt to remove Santos fell well short of the two-thirds majority needed, but some lawmakers who previously voted against expulsion have said they will vote in favor in light of the House ethics report. MO

As a former member, the New York Republican could still access the House floor.By John Parkinson Video by Lilia Geho December 1, 2023, 5: 06 AM 3: 08 Rep.... George Santos would be immediately expelled from the House of Representatives, according to the text of the expulsion resolution. Looking back at the last time a member of Congress was expelled--Ohio Democratic Rep.... George Santos walks into the House Republican cloakroom at the Capitol, Nov....

Jury selection begins Wednesday in the trial of a little-known Republican congressman from Nebraska who's accused of lying to federal authorities about illegal campaign contributions from a Nigerian billionaire. The trial of U.S. Rep.... However, the judge overseeing the case has ruled that the congressman's attorneys can't argue that the prosecution is political.... In the California district where Fortenberry is charged, prosecutors secured 489 convictions and lost one case....

A small village in western France has a surprising new series of crisscrossing white lines at an intersection of several main roads. The mayor says it’s a way of encouraging drivers to slow down in an area where the speed limit is supposed to be 20 kph but where drivers can sometimes top 50.“ It is a town of 1, 700 inhabitants which is crossed by three main county roads and specifically at this area, there are two.... People drive fast and it's complicated to get people to slow down and to have

Jury selection begins Wednesday in the trial of a little-known Republican congressman from Nebraska who's accused of lying to federal authorities about illegal campaign contributions from a Nigerian billionaire. The trial of U.S. Rep.... However, the judge overseeing the case has ruled that the congressman's attorneys can't argue that the prosecution is political.... In the California district where Fortenberry is charged, prosecutors secured 489 convictions and lost one case....

CNN — Here is a look at the life of Dennis Hastert, former Republican speaker of the House.... Hastert was sentenced to 15 months in prison in a hush money case that revealed he was being accused of sexually abusing young boys while he was a teacher in Illinois.... Hastert in 1985 as Member of the Illinois House of Representatives where he served from 1980 to 1986....

After the jury left the courtroom, Fortenberry walked over to his wife and two daughters and clasped them in a hug.... Each count carries a potential five-year prison sentence and fines.It was the first trial of a sitting congressman since Rep.... Mack Jenkins said there was ample recorded evidence in the case and the jury’s swift verdict vindicated the prosecution’s efforts.“ Our view is that it was a simple story, ” Jenkins said....

After the jury left the courtroom, Fortenberry walked over to his wife and the two of his five daughters who were present and clasped them in a hug. Outside the courthouse, Fortenberry said the process had been unfair and he would appeal immediately.... Each count carries a potential five-year prison sentence and fines.It was the first trial of a sitting congressman since Rep.... Many prominent Republicans have endorsed state Sen....

Vance tests Trump's influence in Ohio primary For years, Ohio Democrats have looked to assure national party officials that the state is not a lost cause, but elections after elections have complicated that pitch.... In 2020, Democrat Joe Biden became the first candidate in the last 60 years to win the White House without winning the state.... The trends have left many Democrats wondering if it is even worth vying for statewide office in the Buckeye State anymore, effectively writing off a sta