"Suozzi Challenges Santos for Congressional Seat Amid Legal Troubles"
Long Island Democrat Thomas Suozzi has announced his bid to retake his former congressional seat currently held by scandal-plagued Republican Rep. George Santos. Suozzi, who previously held the seat for three terms, criticized Santos for remaining in Congress despite facing charges of financial crimes. Other Democratic contenders for the seat include Zak Malamed, Anna Kaplan, and Josh Lafazan. Santos also faces primary challengers from the Republican Party.