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Federal regulators fined former Rep. George Santos more than $35,000 and banned him from Kalshi for three years after finding he profited from trades tied to President Trump’s State of the Union address; Santos placed bets on whether he would attend the speech and later said he would miss it, prompting the CFTC investigation and settlement that resolved the allegations without admitting wrongdoing.
Them previews the fifth season of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, headlined by Ruby Rose and Candace Cameron Bure with George Santos among a controversial lineup. The Malaysia jungle-set competition promises brutal tasks, and the piece highlights Santos’s public controversies as part of the show’s reality TV collage.
Former congressman George Santos will compete on Fox's reality series Special Forces: World's Toughest Test, joining 14 other recruits for its fifth season, which premieres September 24.
Fox's Special Forces: World's Toughest Test returns for Season 5 with Candace Cameron Bure, Ruby Rose and George Santos among 15 recruits sent to Malaysia's jungle for brutal challenges (underground bunker searches, high‑suspension load retrieves, chemical gas tests) as part of a diverse cast including Oliver Hudson, David Charvet, Brandi Glanville and the Umansky family; the season premieres September 24 at 9 p.m.
Lawmakers across Congress clash over big-ticket policy bets—from Democratic attempts to block Trump’s arch and govern a broad AI framework to GOP battles over an immigration bill and its controversial fund—while Homeland Security flags counter-drone needs ahead of the World Cup and other headlines follow Santos’ DOJ talks and tax-audit immunity questions.
George Santos says his lawyers are talking to the DOJ after reports the agency may be examining bets on a prediction-market platform; Kalshi reportedly turned information over to regulators. The live updates also cover a partisan clash over Trump’s proposed Triumphal Arch in an appropriations bill, DHS testimony on counter-drone efforts ahead of the World Cup, and ongoing bipartisan talks to craft a federal AI regulatory framework, among other Capitol Hill developments.
An AP source says former Rep. George Santos reported to prosecutors over suspicious Kalshi trades, a development in a case already marked by his fraud and identity-theft conviction and sentence.
Democrats who backed expelling George Santos regret the move after Cherfilus-McCormick’s resignation amid ethics findings, arguing the process lacked due process and could influence future cases—such as calls to expel Cory Mills while under Ethics Committee review—raising broader concerns about accountability standards in Congress.
On Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update, jokes were made about Prince Andrew losing his royal title due to Jeffrey Epstein connections, and comedian Bowen Yang, impersonating George Santos, humorously claimed he robbed the Louvre and revealed a fake race record, highlighting satirical takes on current events.
Former Rep. George Santos was released from federal prison after his sentence was commuted by President Trump, but Nassau County prosecutors have not ruled out pursuing state charges related to his actions, with ongoing investigations possible.
A retired US Navy veteran, Richard Osthoff, criticizes Donald Trump for commuting George Santos's prison sentence after Santos was convicted of fraud, expressing disgust and feeling betrayed, especially as Santos's actions allegedly harmed his own efforts to help his dying dog. The article highlights the controversy surrounding Santos's release, Trump's pardons, and the broader political and social reactions.
Former Rep. George Santos expressed surprise and humility after President Trump commuted his sentence for wire fraud and identity theft, which sparked criticism from fellow Republicans. Santos, who was expelled from Congress and served less than three months of his sentence, called the move a personal journey and emphasized he does not plan to run for office soon.
After his release from federal prison, ex-Rep. George Santos expresses his desire to dedicate his life to prison reform.
George Santos, a former Republican congressman convicted of crimes, was released from prison after President Trump commuted his sentence, prompting anger and frustration among New York politicians and voters who view Santos negatively.
George Santos, the former congressman convicted of financial fraud and recently released from prison after a presidential commutation, has written columns for a Long Island newspaper praising Trump and discussing his prison experience, as he seeks a comeback.