Embattled New York Rep. George Santos tells House Republican colleagues he will step away from his two committees
But Santos indicated it may be temporary and that he would return to his committee seats once his legal and ethical reviews resolve.
Santos is facing increased legal scrutiny about his campaign finances, a House Ethics complaint and numerous calls to resign, including from within his own party.If House Democrats follow through with naming Rep. Illhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs committee, the majority party will move to a full House vote to remove her, Majority Leader Steve Scalise said during news conference Tuesday.
Presidents are expected to share their budgets the first Monday in February, but many have missed that deadline. Biden said his will be ready on March 9. The White House has said there will be no negotiations on the debt ceiling and Biden will not entertain any spending cuts.
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