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Why the House is incapable of dealing with George Santos

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So far, newly elected Rep. George Santos has refused to step down after his resume turned out to be a tissue of lies, and it will be extremely difficult to remove him from office. There remains a very good chance that the legislator who peddled numerous falsehoods about his personal and professional experience stays in the House with all the authority that comes from being a representative.

How McCarthy is paying back the GOP leaders that voted for him

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To secure the speakership, Kevin McCarthy granted concessions to the House GOP's most conservative faction. CNN's John Avlon explains how this is shaping the party's agenda.

Hear what Kevin McCarthy thinks about the George Santos controversy

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Former Republican congressman Charlie Dent says that House Speaker Kevin McCarthy should ask Rep. George Santos (R-NY) to resign in wake of Santos' fabrications about his life.