Previous Congressman George Santos announces his departure from the Republican Party and will be running as an independent candidate.
George Santos, ex-Congressman, announced on Friday his departure from the Republican Party.
of Representatives passed a sweeping police reform bill
He made his announcement following the House of Representatives passing a comprehensive bill for police reform.
The government approved a $1.2 trillion spending package. that funds the government through September ahead of a midnight deadline to avert a partial shutdown.
The measure was approved with a vote of 286 to 134, with the majority of Republicans opposing it. Following its approval,
Georgia’s Republican Representative, Marjorie Taylor Greene, submitted a “motion to vacate.”
This action sets the foundation for a future decision to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson.
There are 23 federal charges against him for suspected wire fraud, identity theft, campaign finance violations, and other crimes. His case is currently in trial.
Scheduled for September..
Jesse Zanger
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