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George Santos Still Dismisses Calls to Resign: 'I'm Not Leaving'

The gay New York lawmaker, embroiled in controversy and criminal charges, stood firm against resignation during a contentious online interview, where Congressman Robert Garcia confronted him with demands for apology and resignation.

George Santos Spent Big Bucks on Designer Luxuries & OnlyFans Porn, Says He’s Done Talking

The House Ethics Committee’s report unveils U.S. Rep. George Santos’s misuse of campaign funds, including spending on OnlyFans, as Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia continues to call for his expulsion.

Watch ‘Saturday Night Live’ Skewer George Santos's OnlyFans Expenses and Possible Expulsion from Congress

“Of course I’m gay, Colin. I invented being gay,” Bowen Yang as George Santos said. “I was the one at Stonewall who said, ‘Here’s an idea you guys should kiss.’”

Republican Ron Johnson likens accused sex trafficker Matt Gaetz to trans official Rachel Levine

Gaetz has been the subject of an investigation by the House Ethics Committee over claims he had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old, who he allegedly paid to travel with him, as well as lobbying violations.

Matt Gaetz can 'f**k off' for alleging Wisconsin shooter was transgender, gay Rep. Mark Pocan says

Gaetz contributed to the baseless right-wing buzz around the school shooting in Pocan's district.

Craig's Decision to Keep Seat After Sex Sting Arrest Adds to GOP Woes

Facing untimely resignations, an unpopular war and a troubling 2008 election landscape, Senate Republicans did not need another headache this week. But they got one anyway when Sen. Larry Craig vowed Thursday to serve out the last 15 months of his term, despite a court ruling that left intact his guilty plea in a sex sting operation in an airport men's room. The Republican's decision gives his party colleagues two unpleasant choices. They can resume pressuring him to leave, and risk being seen as disloyal politicians who go harder on alleged homosexual misdeeds than on heterosexual wrongdoings.

George Santos leaves Republican Party, will run for House seat as independent

It's the latest twist in the convoluted Santos saga.

Third Vote on Expulsion Looms for George Santos After House Ethics Report

As the House reconvenes post-Thanksgiving, embattled New York Rep. Santos faces a critical vote following Ethics Committee’s damning report.

Foley panel: GOP didn't protect pages

The House Ethics Committee reported Friday that Republican lawmakers and aides failed to protect young male pages from former representative Mark Foley's improper advances, concluding an investigation into a scandal that convulsed Congress and contributed to the GOP defeat in November's election.

Mike Johnson Says He Spoke With George Santos About Ethics Scandal Over Thanksgiving

Here's what the new speaker spoke with the embattled queer lawmaker about.

NOM Could Pay Record Fine for Maine Campaign

A state agency says the antigay National Organization for Marriage should have complied with registration regulations and revealed funders for its 2009 effort to repeal Maine's marriage equality law.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Mad That Fellow Republicans Might Expel Her Friend George Santos

The Georgia Republican anti-LGBTQ+ lawmaker expressed frustration over GOP leadership’s handling of the gay embattled New York congressman, contrasting it with stalled impeachment efforts.

George Santos Won’t Seek Reelection After Scathing Ethics Report Released

The embattled gay New York congressman says he will not seek reelection in the wake of a damning ethics report that found he most likely broke federal law.

Matt Gaetz allegedly paid tens of thousands of dollars for sex and drugs: House Ethics report

Gaetz is attempting to block the release of the report.

'You, Sir, Are a Crook,' GOP Lawmaker Tells George Santos in House Debate

During debate over his expulsion, Santos, a gay Republican from New York, pointed out he has not been convicted of any crime.

Giant George Santos Balloon on the National Mall Has the Internet in Stitches

The ballon — which read "full of lies" — kept getting caught up in the wind.

George Santos Complains That He’s Being Bullied Out of Congress, Announces Own Expulsion Motion

During an early morning press conference, Santos claimed that he was the victim of bullying. He also said he's going to try to expell a Democratic lawmaker.

Watch George Santos Be Defiant and Dramatic as He Faces Another House Expulsion Vote

Santos took to the House floor Tuesday to argue his case against being expelled from Congress. A vote on Friday will decide his legislative fate.