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New York sets election to fill US House seat vacated by ousted George Santos

ReutersDecember 5, 20230

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday called a special election for Feb. 13 to fill the U.S. House of Representatives seat previously held by ousted Republican George Santos. The lawmaker’s ouster whittled away Republicans’ narrow margin in the House to 221-213 and the race for the seat representing a small corner of New York City and some of its Long Island suburbs is expected to be competitive. Tom Suozzi, a Democrat who had represented the district before Santos and who had resigned to mount an ultimately unsuccessful run for governor, is among the 20 candidates who

‘He’s Been Convicted’: House Republicans Train Their Sights On Jamaal Bowman After George Santos Is Expelled

The Daily CallerDecember 3, 20230

‘He’s Been Convicted’: House Republicans Train Their Sights On Jamaal Bowman After George Santos Is Expelled Arjun Singh on December 2, 2023 After George Santos was expelled from the House on Friday, several Republican members of Congress said that Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York should face a vote of censure or expulsion by the House following his pleading guilty to a misdemeanor, they told the Daily Caller News Foundation. Bowman pled guilty to a misdemeanor for improperly triggering a fire alarm on Sept. 30 in the Cannon House Office Building, where members of Congress have their offices, prompting

Derek Chauvin, convicted in George Floyd death, to survive prison attack

ReutersNovember 26, 20230

(Reuters) – Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the death of George Floyd, is expected to survive following an attack in a prison in Arizona on Friday, according to a spokesperson from the Minnesota Attorney General’s office. The Associated Press earlier reported Chauvin had been stabbed and seriously injured on Friday. “I am sad to hear that Derek Chauvin was the target of violence,” Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said in an emailed statement on Saturday. “He was duly convicted of his crimes and, like any incarcerated individual, he should be able to serve his sentence without

Liberia President George Weah concedes election defeat to Joseph Boakai

ReutersNovember 18, 20230

By Carielle Doe and Alphonso Toweh MONROVIA (Reuters) -Liberia President George Weah on Friday conceded election defeat to opposition leader Joseph Boakai after a tight race, ending a presidency marred by graft allegations but helping to ensure a smooth transition of power in the once volatile African nation. Boakai, 78, a former vice president who lost to Weah in the 2017 election, led with 50.9% of the vote over Weah’s 49.1%, with nearly all the votes counted, the country’s elections commission said on Friday. The result marks a stark turnaround from 2017, when global soccer legend Weah, buoyed by a

ALAN DERSHOWITZ: Don’t Give Charity Money To Anti-Israel Organizations Like George Soros Does

The Daily CallerNovember 10, 20230

ALAN DERSHOWITZ: Don’t Give Charity Money To Anti-Israel Organizations Like George Soros Does Alan M. Dershowitz on November 9, 2023 No self-respecting Jew should give a penny to any organization that has turned against Israel and supported Hamas. Among the most generous contributors to universities, cultural institutions and general charities have been individual Jews and Jewish family foundations. Jewish philanthropists have made enormous contributions to universities such as Harvard, Penn, Yale, and Columbia. They have contributed to opera houses, museums, symphonies and ballet. They are major donors to medical centers that treat the general public. They have made significant contributions

‘He’s An Animal’: George Santos Gets Into Screaming Match With Jewish Man Reportedly Critical Of Israel

The Daily CallerOctober 14, 20230

‘He’s An Animal’: George Santos Gets Into Screaming Match With Jewish Man Reportedly Critical Of Israel Harold Hutchison on October 13, 2023 Republican Rep. George Santos of New York got in a screaming match with a man who criticized Israel in a congressional office building Friday. Santos was in the Longworth House Office Building when he had the exchange over Israel, according to NBC News reporter Sahil Kapur. The man was taken into custody by Capitol Police, Semafor political reporter Kadia Goba posted on X, formerly Twitter. “Officers, officers, this is the gentleman who was accosting me when I had

New York Republicans to move to oust George Santos from US House

ReutersOctober 11, 20230

By Moira Warburton WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A group of New York state Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives will introduce a motion to expel indicted fellow Republican George Santos from the chamber, two of the members said on Wednesday. The move comes a day after federal prosecutors filed 23 fresh criminal counts against the first-term U.S. representative, accusing him of inflating his campaign’s fundraising numbers and charging campaign contributors’ credit cards without their consent. Santos, who represents a district including parts of New York City and its eastern suburbs, has been enmeshed in scandal since his November 2022 election,

George Santos Hit With 23-Count Superseding Indictment Over Alleged Credit Card Fraud, Conspiracy

The Daily CallerOctober 11, 20230

George Santos Hit With 23-Count Superseding Indictment Over Alleged Credit Card Fraud, Conspiracy Harold Hutchison on October 10, 2023 The Justice Department hit Republican Rep. George Santos of New York with a 23-count superseding indictment Tuesday on fraud and conspiracy charges. Santos is accused of conspiring to steal credit card data from donors to his congressional campaign and making charges without authorization, according to court documents and a release from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. “Santos is charged with stealing people’s identities and making charges on his own donors’ credit cards without their

Congressman George Santos Charged With Conspiracy, Wire Fraud, False Statements, Falsification of Records, Aggravated Identity Theft, and Credit Card Fraud

Indira PatelOctober 10, 20230

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – A 23-count superseding indictment was filed today in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, charging George Anthony Devolder Santos, better known as “George Santos,” the United States Representative for the Third District of New York, with one count of conspiracy to commit offenses against the United States, two counts of wire fraud, two counts of making materially false statements to the Federal Election Commission (FEC), two counts of falsifying records submitted to obstruct the FEC, two counts of aggravated identity theft, and one count of access device fraud, in addition

Juvenile Killed in Prince George County Shooting, Two Arrested

Leo CanegaOctober 9, 20230

PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, VA – A juvenile male, aged 16, was found dead from a gunshot wound on Friday evening in Pine Ridge mobile home park. The Prince George County Police Department responded to a reported shooting on the 8000 block of Swift Street shortly after 7 p.m. The area was cordoned off due to the ongoing investigation and police activity. By Saturday morning, the Prince George County Police Department announced two arrests related to the incident. A 16-year-old from Prince George County faces charges of second-degree murder, possession of a firearm under 18, and use of a firearm in

Senate Republicans Thank George Helmy For His Service and Bid Him a Fond Farewell

Press ReleaseOctober 1, 20230

New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following statements thanking George Helmy for his service and wished him well after he announced that he would be departing his role as Chief of Staff for Governor Phil Murphy.

Not Just Christopher Columbus, Now New York City Wants to Cancel George Washington

Conservative TimesSeptember 28, 20230

NEW YORK CITY, NY – It’s that time of year again. No, we’re not talking about pumpkin spice, fall festivals, and Halloween decorations. We’re talking about New York City going after historical figures like Christopher Columbus, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson. The city council has voted once again to attack the city’s rich and vibrant history, because that history no longer fits into the modern narrative, but does allow the cancel culture-hungry left to make themselves relevant in a time when most of America is simply tuning out cancel culture. They want to ban George Washington! New York City has

NYC Puts Thomas Jefferson, Christopher Columbus, and George Washington on Notice

Op-ed ContributorSeptember 26, 20230

Robert Schmad on September 19, 2023 The New York City Council’s Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations met Tuesday to discuss pending legislation that could lead to the removal of statues of major historical figures and the creation of a reparations task force. One of the bills discussed at the meeting would require the city to remove artwork of any figure who had ties to slavery or “participated in systemic crimes against indigenous peoples or other crimes against humanity” if it is on public land. Thomas Jefferson and George Washington, both slave owners, could see their statues

Can Your Local Newspaper Be Trusted After Being Bought by George Soros Linked Group?

Op-ed ContributorSeptember 26, 20230

Mary Lou Masters on September 23, 2023 A Daily Caller News Foundation reporter questioned the political implications of a nonprofit that is backed by George Soros’ Open Society Foundations acquiring nearly two dozen local newspapers in Maine. The National Trust for Local News received contributions from Soros’ organization and left-wing Swiss Billionaire Hansjörg Wyss in July, but denies the Soros funds were given for the purpose of buying the papers. DCNF Investigative Reporter Jennie Taer questioned the political intentions of the acquisition in a Saturday interview with Newsmax, citing local media’s vulnerability and typical nonpartisan nature. “The money is pouring in

Heavy Traffic Delays Plague George Washington Bridge

Charlie DwyerAugust 31, 20230

Fort Lee, NJ – Unusually high traffic volume has resulted in significant delays on both the upper and lower levels of the George Washington Bridge. Fort Lee Police Department reports delays of 60 minutes on the upper level and 45 minutes on the lower level. To manage the situation, local officers have been stationed at multiple traffic posts throughout the town. The department advises commuters to plan ahead and allocate additional travel time for the day.

George Santos Aide Charged With Wire Fraud, Impersonating Kevin McCarthy Staff Member

The Daily CallerAugust 16, 20230

George Santos Aide Charged With Wire Fraud, Impersonating Kevin McCarthy Staff Member Jake Smith on August 16, 2023 A former staff member of Republican New York Rep. George Santos was charged with wire fraud and identity theft in an unsealed federal indictment on Wednesday, The New York Times reported. Samuel Miele, who previously worked as a staff aide to Santos, was indicted for allegedly impersonating a staff member of Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy in order to fraudulently raise funds for Santos’s 2022 congressional campaign, according to the NYT. Miele was arraigned in a New York federal court and

‘Radical Shift’: George Soros’ Foundation Is Scaling Back In Europe Amid Major Shakeup

The Daily CallerAugust 15, 20230

‘Radical Shift’: George Soros’ Foundation Is Scaling Back In Europe Amid Major Shakeup Jason Cohen on August 15, 2023 Left-wing billionaire George Soros’ Open Society Foundations (OSF) is backing out of much of Europe as the organization undergoes a massive change, according to Bloomberg. OSF is scaling back a significant portion of its activities in the European Union as part of its reorganization following the appointment of new leadership, Bloomberg reported. Soros, who is 93 years old, transferred control of the $25 billion liberal philanthropic empire to his son Alexander Soros in June, who shortly after announced a substantial reduction

‘With King George Or The Confederates’: Al Sharpton Claims Trump Wants To Be ‘King Of This United States’

The Daily CallerAugust 7, 20230

‘With King George Or The Confederates’: Al Sharpton Claims Trump Wants To Be ‘King Of This United States’ Harold Hutchison on August 7, 2023 MSNBC host Al Sharpton claimed Monday that former President Donald Trump wants to be “king of this United States” while commenting on Trump’s third indictment. “If you were in the Republican primaries, you have to now broaden what we’re talking about here. You can’t fight the case, the prosecutor will do that. But what you can say to the American people, is do we want a country that people can decide elections, and that if they

George Soros Donates Big Sum To Gavin Newsom’s Deputy For 2026 Gubernatorial Race

The Daily CallerJuly 25, 20230

George Soros Donates Big Sum To Gavin Newsom’s Deputy For 2026 Gubernatorial Race Arjun Singh on July 25, 2023 George Soros has donated the maximum amount permissible to the top deputy of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom of California in her gubernatorial campaign to succeed him. Soros is a leading donor to left-wing and Democratic causes, with his donations being routed either through his family office, Soros Fund Management, or his philanthropic organization, the Open Society Foundations. His donation, of $36,400, was made to Democratic Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis of California, who has launched a campaign to succeed Newsom in the

Minneapolis police agree to court-enforced reforms 3 years after George Floyd protests

ReutersJuly 17, 20230

By Rachel Nostrant (Reuters) – Three years after the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and a month after federal investigators found widespread racial discrimination by city law enforcement officers, a Minnesota judge has approved a reform agreement between the state human rights department and the city’s police. The agreement approved July 13 by Hennepin County District Court Judge Karen Janisch provides for an independent community commission to oversee the Minneapolis Police Department and mandates policing reforms. Under the decree, police are no longer allowed to conduct consent searches on pedestrians or vehicles, nor searches based on the apparent

Indicted US Representative George Santos cannot keep bail guarantors anonymous

ReutersJune 20, 20230

By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) – The two people who guaranteed George Santos’ bail will have their names publicly revealed, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday as she rejected the indicted U.S. representative’s claim that disclosure could threaten the guarantors’ safety. U.S. District Judge Joanna Seybert in Central Islip, New York, said the names will be made public on Thursday at noon EDT (1600 GMT). The judge said Santos may in the meantime try to modify the terms of his release if his guarantors, who he has suggested were family members, withdraw their $500,000 bail guarantee. Santos, 34, has

George Soros Gives His ‘More Political’ Son Control Of $25 Billion Empire

The Daily CallerJune 11, 20230

George Soros Gives His ‘More Political’ Son Control Of $25 Billion Empire Harold Hutchison on June 11, 2023 Billionaire George Soros has handed control of his $25 billion financial empire to his son Alexander, The Wall Street Journal reported. The board of Open Society Foundations elected the younger Soros, who describes himself as “more political” than his father, as chairman in December, a position that George Soros said his younger son “earned,” according to the WSJ. Alexander is the only member of the family that serves on the committee overseeing Soros Fund Management, the chief engine of the $25 billion

ALAN DERSHOWITZ: Elon Musk Is Right About George Soros

The Daily CallerMay 29, 20230

ALAN DERSHOWITZ: Elon Musk Is Right About George Soros Alan M. Dershowitz on May 29, 2023 The Hungarian-born billionaire has done more than anyone to turn Americans against Israel. Elon Musk has been accused of anti-Semitism because of his criticism and mockery of George Soros. Mr. Soros is Jewish; Mr. Musk isn’t. But Mr. Musk stands falsely accused. Mr. Soros is an active participant in politics, and his Jewishness shouldn’t shield him from criticism. Further, no single person has done more to damage Israel’s standing in the world, especially among so-called progressives, than George Soros. His financial support has multiplied

SHOSHANA BRYEN: Biden’s Antisemitism Plan Should Take A Leaf Out Of George Washington’s Book

The Daily CallerMay 26, 20230

SHOSHANA BRYEN: Biden’s Antisemitism Plan Should Take A Leaf Out Of George Washington’s Book Shoshana Bryen on May 26, 2023 Unfortunately-necessary disclaimer: Yes, there was slavery before and during the founding years. No, slaves were not included as citizens. Yes, that was a founding sin in the U.S. as it was around the world. No, we were not and are not perfect. Yes, we have overcome major obstacles to national equality. No, we’re not finished. On August 17, 1790, Moses Seixas, a merchant in the town of Newport, Rhode Island, and an official of the Jewish Congregation Yeshuat Israel, wrote

George Soros’ Investment Firm, Others To Buy Vice Media After Bankruptcy

The Daily CallerMay 15, 20230

George Soros’ Investment Firm, Others To Buy Vice Media After Bankruptcy Laurel Duggan on May 15, 2023 Soros Fund Management (SFM) and other investors will buy Vice Media for about $225 million after the media company filed for bankruptcy protection Monday. The digital media company was once valued at $5.7 billion, but is now relying on funds from bidders to continue operations until its sale is finalized in the next two to three months, according to a Monday press release. SFM was founded and is chaired by left-wing billionaire and philanthropist George Soros and is the principal asset manager for