"Suozzi Challenges Santos for Former House Seat as McCarthy Considers Speaker Return"

Former Rep. Tom Suozzi has announced his bid to reclaim his former Long Island seat, currently held by Rep. George Santos, amid speculation that Santos may resign due to ongoing legal troubles. Suozzi, who previously ran for governor instead of seeking another House term, plans to run in a potential primary or special election. Several Democrats, including Zak Malamed, Anna Kaplan, and Josh Lafazan, are already vying for the party's nomination. Suozzi's entry into the race has drawn criticism from Kaplan, who highlighted his previous abandonment of the district, while the National Republican Campaign Committee spokesperson referred to him as a "third-place loser."