US Rep. Santos charged with fraud, money laundering -statement
An Associated Press reporter who reached him by phone Tuesday quoted Santos as saying: "This is news to me. You’re the first to call me about this."
Newly elected Rep. George Santos (R-NY), who is facing a scandal over his resume and claims he made on the campaign trail, makes a gesture with his left hand as he casts his vote for House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy from the House Chamber during a 10th round of voting for the new Speaker.(photo credit: REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo)ByREUTERSUpdated: