"NY Special Election Upends GOP as Democrats Flip Longtime Republican Seat"

House Republicans are grappling with regret over expelling former Rep. George Santos after Democrats flipped his seat in a special election, further narrowing their majority. Some Republicans feel vindicated, while others express no remorse for the decision. The loss has drawn worry among Republicans, who are struggling to define themselves on immigration debates and are pointing fingers at Democrats and fellow Republicans as they grapple with losing a pivotal New York seat in 2024.