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Republicans unlikely to back Democratic resolution to oust Santos, instead looking to GOP Ethics panel chair to take action

The curtain could fall as soon as this week on the congressional career of freshman Rep. George Santos, one of the most notorious lawmakers.

Last week the long-awaited House Ethics Committee investigation into the embattled congressman was published

Mamata Banerjee breaks silence on suspension of TMC MP Mahua Moitra; her fiery speeches, political derring-do & family legacy have made her popular. Despite controversies, her unapologetic & defiant stand against BJP's allegations of 'cash for query' has garnered support from Opposition. Her future depends on balancing personal ambition &…

All-party meet on December 2 ahead of Winter session of Parliament (Dec 4-22). Government keen to pass key bills, incl. Ethics Committee report on TMC MP Mahua Moitra, IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act, and CEC/ECs bill. Opposition and former CECs protested latter bill.

The Supreme Court can’t be bothered by silly things like a code of ethics or checks and balances

Democratic congressman has already paid a fine and will not face a subcommittee investigation

The code doesn’t discourage conflicts of interest; it condones them. It doesn’t clarify what should happen in cases of misconduct; it establishes that nothing should happen, Marc H. Morial writes.

On Nov. 16, 2023, the bipartisan House Committee on Ethics issued a scathing report on the behavior of Rep. George Santos, finding that Santos had engaged in “knowing and willful violations of the Ethics in Government Act.” That committee’s Republican chair later introduced a motion to expel Santos from Congress.…