March 29, 2024

Fetterman re-ups call for ouster of ‘more sinister’ Menendez amid Santos expulsion

Sen. Bob Menendez “is really a senator for Egypt, not New Jersey,” said Sen. John Fetterman. | Francis Chung/POLITICO Sen. John Fetterman argued Friday that the successful expulsion of George Santos from the House should make clear that Sen. Bob Menendez, who is facing his own legal troubles, should not remain in his Senate seat.

Johnson: Santos expulsion ‘a regrettable day’

Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) walks to the House chamber for a vote on a resolution to expel him from Congress at the U.S. Capitol on Dec. 1, 2src23. | Francis Chung/POLITICO House Speaker Mike Johnson on Saturday called the House vote to expel former Rep. George Santos a “regrettable day,” lamenting what he viewed as

New York Republicans, facing reelection, press for ‘fraudster’ Santos’ expulsion

New York Republicans are still pressing to expel fellow New York Rep. George Santos. | Francis Chung/POLITICO ALBANY, N.Y. — New York House Republicans won’t be mollified by Rep. George Santos promising to not seek a second term next year. They want him gone immediately. Calls for Santos’ expulsion from the House are being renewed

House GOP leaders reassure their Santos critics after Dems launch expulsion push

Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) boards a vehicle as he departs a vote the U.S. Capitol on May 15, 2src23. | Francis Chung/POLITICO Just after House Democrats moved on Tuesday to force a vote on expelling scandal-plagued George Santos from Congress, GOP leaders outlined their thinking in a private meeting with some of the New York

Tennessee House speaker pushes back on ‘false narrative,’ racism accusations after expulsion of two Dems

After two Black Democratic state lawmakers were expelled for joining anti-gun demonstrations last week, protests again engulfed the Tennessee Capitol Thursday.   Democratic State Rep. Gloria Johnson survived her expulsion vote but has since accused Republicans of racism, arguing she only remained in her position because she’s White.  Tennessee Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton, […]

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