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Rep. George Santos expelled from Congress

The House voted to expel the New York Republican in response to an array of alleged crimes and ethical lapses.

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How each House member voted

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See the evolution of lies in George Santos’s campaign biography

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Sandra Day O’Connor, pathbreaking woman on Supreme Court, dies at 93

As the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court, O’Connor wielded the key vote in dozens of cases. The Reagan appointee advanced no overarching agenda or broad legal philosophy, which freed her to consider each case on its own and made her the pivotal justice of her era.

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Election 2024

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The fresh blows come at a critical time in the GOP primary.

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Kennedy Center Honors

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