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New York Rep.-elect George Santos is facing mounting criticism from his future Democratic colleagues for fabricating parts of his biography New York Rep.-elect George Santos is facing mounting criticism from his future Democratic colleagues for fabricating parts of his biography -- criticism that is coming from some of Santos' fellow Republicans as well, though many in his party have not commented on the controversy, and some have defended him. "GOP Congressman-elect George Santos, who has now admitted his whopping lies, should resign," Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., tweeted on Monday, pushing House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to call a vote to expel Santos if he does not step down. Texas Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro also tweeted that Santos should resign or Congress should expel him, which would require a two-thirds vote, and that his actions should be investigated by authorities. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the incoming House minority leader, spoke sharply of Santos last week...

George Santos on Monday pushed back on a New York Times report that detailed multiple discrepancies in his personal and professional background New York Rep.-elect George Santos on Monday sought to defend himself after a New York Times report detailed multiple discrepancies in his background, including contradictions about where he worked and went to school. In a statement, Joseph Murray, an attorney for Santos, who is a Republican, claimed the Times was participating in a "smear" campaign against Santos by publishing its investigation, which Murray called a "shotgun blast of attacks." As the Times first reported, parts of Santos' biography about his Education , career and charity are being disputed by public records and the schools and companies he claims were involved. U.S. Representative-elect George Santos speaks at the Republican Jewish Coalition annual leadership meeting, Nov. 19, 2022, in Las Vegas. Scott Olson/Getty Images Representatives for New York U...