"George Santos' Campaign Expenditure Reveals $85,000 Payment to Troubled New York Republican"

Rep. George Santos' campaign paid $85,000 to the embattled New York Republican in May, using donor money for a loan repayment, according to a filing with federal election regulators. Santos, who is facing federal fraud and money laundering charges, spent virtually no money on traditional campaigning during the second quarter. The repayment is tied to over $700,000 in loans Santos made to his campaign, raising questions about the source of the funds. Multiple candidates have lined up to run against Santos in a swing district, with some surpassing his fundraising totals.