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Santos has lied about everything from where he went to college to his Jewish ancestry. He is being investigated by local, state and federal authorities. Representative George Santos (RN.Y.) speaks to reporters as he leaves his office on Capitol Hill on January 11, 2023. | Francis Chung/POLITICIAN The Nassau County Republican Party will officially deliver the reprimand at 11:30 am Wednesday at its headquarters in Westbury, NY. Two other people familiar with the announcement confirmed the news to POLITICO. The same day, Speaker kevin mccarthy He told reporters that he would not seat Santos on any of the so-called "A…

However, the potential of fireworks may be limited in one sense. The candidate forums will be exclusively for members, proxies or representatives of the RNC and will not be broadcast or open to the public. During the forum, "the candidate may use the time to give a speech, answer questions, or both," according to the email. He goes on to say that “a podium and microphone will be provided, but the use of audiovisual or electronic equipment is prohibited. However, the distribution of materials will be allowed. The forums have been a part of previous RNC meetings, including the races…

Lynnette Hardaway, left, and Rochelle Richardson, known as Diamond and Silk, speak during a campaign rally for President Donald Trump in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Saturday, June 20, 2020. | Sue Ogrocki/AP Photo Lynette "Diamond" Hardaway, a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump and a member of the political duo known as "Diamond and Silk," has died. She was 51 years old. Triumph announced Hardaway's death on Truth Social on Monday night, with the duo's social media accounts later confirming the news. The former president said Hardaway died at her home in North Carolina, calling the death "very bad news for…

cartoon carousel Every week, political cartoonists from across the country and across the political spectrum apply their inky skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies, and other shocking events in the world of politics. The fruits of this labor are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and infuriate readers of all political persuasions. Here's a deal on the best of this week's crop, fresh from the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker. By POLITICAL STAFF 01/06/2023 04:30amEST