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George Santos has $199 problems

Episode Summary

On Tuesday, Kevin McCarthy officially booted Reps. Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell from the House Intelligence Committee. In a letter that was short on details about the two California Democrats’ sins, the new House speaker referred to “integrity,” “honesty” and “credibility” as driving his decision. Data reporter Jessica Piper reports this morning on some rather unusual disbursements included in Rep. George Santos’ campaign finance reports.

Episode Notes

On Tuesday, Kevin McCarthy officially booted Reps. Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell from the House Intelligence Committee. In a letter that was short on details about the two California Democrats’  sins, the new House speaker referred to “integrity,” “honesty” and “credibility” as driving his decision. Data reporter Jessica Piper reports this morning on some rather unusual disbursements included in Rep. George Santos’ campaign finance reports.