"Rep. George Santos Faces Imminent Expulsion from Congress"

The House of Representatives could vote to expel indicted New York Republican congressman George Santos this week, following a scathing Ethics Committee report that found he used campaign funds for personal expenses and filed false campaign finance statements. Santos, who has pleaded not guilty to federal charges, acknowledged his impending expulsion and predicted he would become the sixth person in history to be expelled from the House. If expelled, it would trigger a special election for his competitive seat, providing a pick-up opportunity for Democrats. Santos' expulsion would also reduce Republicans' slim majority in the House and potentially impact Speaker Mike Johnson's ability to pass legislation. Expulsion from Congress is rare, with the last two instances occurring in 1980 and 2002 after members were convicted of federal crimes. Santos is set to go on trial next September.