Rep. George Santos faces federal criminal charges in DOJ probe.
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US Representative George Santos, a New York Republican, is facing federal criminal charges for false claims about his heritage, education, and professional background. The charges remain under seal, but Santos has admitted to lying about his Jewish ancestry, Wall Street background, college degrees, and a history as a star volleyball player. Questions about his finances have also surfaced. Santos has resisted calls to resign and recently announced he was running for reelection. Pressure on him to quit has been intense, and some Republicans have sharply castigated him for his dishonesty.
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