House ethics committee opens investigation into George Santos – as it happened

Subcommittee will look into alleged campaign violations and sexual misconduct by Republican who admitted to lying

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The question of Joe Bidens 2024 plans hangs over the issues conference, as Democrats wait to see when the president will officially announce his reelection campaign.

Biden declined to make those plans official last night as he spoke at the conference, but repeatedly expressed the need to finish the job that needs to be done".