Kevin McCarthy ‘standing by’ George Santos amid federal investigation | USA TODAY

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy stood by Rep. George Santos who's under federal investigation for his finances amid reports he lied during his campaign.

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The speaker elaborated on the issue to reporters this week in his most extensive comments about Santos since members were sworn in earlier this month. McCarthy could not by himself expel Santos from the chamber even if he wanted to – that would take a vote by two-thirds of the House – but he could marshal his caucus for such a vote in the future.

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