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Congress, George Santos and Timeline

A timeline of George Santos’ journey from Congress to criminal sentencing

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for fraud and theft, was elected to Congress in 2022 but soon came under fire for lying about his life story.

Politico on MSN · 23h

George Santos, who conned his way to Congress before getting booted, sentenced to more than 7 years in prison

The disgraced former New York lawmaker pleaded guilty to felony charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

U.S. News & World Report · 20h

A Timeline of the Rise and Fall of Former US Rep. George Santos

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for fraud and theft, was elected to Congress in 2022 but soon came under fire for lying about his life story

Durbin, Congress

Roll Call on MSN · 2d

Durbin announces retirement, capping off decadeslong career in Congress

Illinois Democrat Richard J. Durbin, the party's No. 2 Democrat in the Senate, said Wednesday that he will retire at the end of this term.

The New York Times · 2d

Durbin, No. 2 Senate Democrat, to Retire After 44 Years in Congress

Senator Richard J. Durbin’s departure will set off a primary for a rare open Senate seat in Illinois and open a top leadership slot. He said it was time to “face reality” and make way for someone new.

Yahoo · 1d

'I think it was the right thing to pass the torch': Durbin talks about retirement from Congress

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin spent more than half of his life serving in Congress, but he said he's ready to move along to retirement.

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US Congress unlikely to back a Greenland invasion, top Democrat says

The United States Congress is unlikely to support any invasion of Denmark's semi-autonomous territory of Greenland, the top ...

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White smoke: Boehner's encounter with Pope Francis changed Congress forever

The late Pope Francis came to Washington, D.C., to speak to a Joint Meeting of Congress on Sept. 24, 2015. He wasn’t the ...

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Keep these 4 things on your radar when Congress returns

When members of Congress return from recess next week, there are four major things worth keeping on your radar.

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Tri-State Area farmers, restaurants concerned about Congress renewing Farm Bill by September deadline

The Farm Bill would provide funding to help center soil health, provide crop insurance and protect the food supply chain.

Democratic immigration lawyer aims to oust Rep. Juan Ciscomani from Congress

Goldman, a 50-year-old immigration lawyer who lives in Oro Valley, is entering a nationally watched Arizona congressional ...

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Report to Congress on Landing Ship Medium Program

The following is the April 21, 2025, Congressional Research Service report, Navy Medium Landing Ship (LSM) Program: ...

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These are the 10 questions Congress has for 23andMe amid its bankruptcy sale

Members of Congress sent a letter to 23andMe's interim CEO, saying they will investigate the company's decision to file for ...

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I'm an independent voter calling on Congress to protect the future of our nation | Letters

It’s time for Congress to wake up and smell the coffee regarding tariffs. As an Independent voter who lives by the mantra “work together, not apart,” Congress and their esteemed colleagues need to ...

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'Chaos created by uncertainty.' Tariffs hit a company that lights Hollywood — and Congress

Jim Sanfilippo says his lighting company, Nila, has planned carefully to get some breathing room with smaller projects. But ...

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