George Santos maintains innocence and refuses to step down amidst federal charges.

Republican Congressman George Santos pleads not guilty to charges of wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds, and making false statements to Congress. Santos is accused of duping donors, stealing from his campaign, and lying about being a millionaire while cheating to collect unemployment benefits he didn't deserve. Despite calls to resign, Santos says he won't drop his reelection bid and vows to fight the prosecution, which he calls a "witch hunt." House Republican leaders are taking a wait-and-see approach, while others are reiterating previous calls for Santos to step aside.