Federal prosecutors investigate George Santos’ finances

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🗓️ 29 December 2022

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Federal prosecutors are investigating the finances of Republican Rep. elect George Santos, as CNN also learns the Congressman was charged with embezzlement in Brazil. The January 6 Committee drops Trump’s subpoena as its investigation winds down. And, a new batch of January 6 transcripts reveals testimony that Trump floated a “Blanket pardon” for people who entered the Capitol on January 6.Southwest Airlines’ system collapses despite $7B in Government aid with thousands more flights canceled for tomorrow. Plus, The NFL investigates its concussion protocol following Miami Dolphins Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s injury, Pope Francis calls on the faithful to pray for “Very sick” Pope Emeritus Benedict, and “Karens for hire” offers to fight your customer service battles.Hosted by Alisyn Camerota. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Good evening, everyone.
0:05.4	This is CNN Tonight.
0:06.4	I'm Allison Camarada.
0:07.8	We've got news tonight on that congressman elect who keeps getting caught in flagrant
0:11.8	lies.
0:12.9	He may be in more hot water.
0:14.3	You'll recall that George Santos has admitted to lying about key parts of his biography,
0:19.3	from his wealth, to his education, to his resume, to his family, to his religion.
0:24.8	Now, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Eastern District of New York is looking into some
0:29.3	of his dubious finances.
0:31.6	And the NASA County District Attorney has announced she's looking into his, quote, numerous
0:36.5	fabrications and inconsistencies.
0:39.3	And we have some new lies he's just been caught in.
0:42.2	Also, the Southwest Airlines meltdown continues.
0:45.3	The airline is still canceling thousands of flights.
0:48.2	Passengers are still outraged.
0:50.2	And we've learned that Southwest Airlines got a $7 billion bailout during the pandemic.
0:55.7	So what did they use all that money for?
0:57.9	So let's begin with George Santos and more of his lies getting exposed.
1:01.9	The Republican congressman elect just cannot seem to get his own story straight.
1:07.3	He lied about going to college.
1:08.7	He lied about graduating from college.
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