Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to new federal charges, faces possible expulsion vote

Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) pleaded not guilty to 23 federal charges, including fraud and money laundering. Santos is facing renewed efforts by his New York Republican colleagues to expel him from office. Prosecutors have accused Santos of financial crimes, including taking unemployment benefits while employed and running for Congress, making unauthorized charges to political donors' credit cards, and lying about campaign finances. Santos plans to serve his full term and seek reelection next year. A trial date has been set for September 2024.