"Expelled GOP Member George Santos Announces Independent Bid for Congress Return"
TL;DR
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos of New York, expelled from Congress and facing federal fraud charges, announced his decision to leave the Republican Party and run as an independent in a bid to return to Congress. Santos criticized the GOP's recent actions and is challenging Republican Rep. Nick LaLota in the GOP primary. He has pleaded not guilty to charges and a trial is tentatively scheduled for September. New York Republicans have criticized Santos, with one stating that his resignation from the party is good for commonsense conservatives.
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