Federal prosecutors file criminal charges against embattled Rep. George Santos

The Justice Department has filed criminal charges against Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), who has faced widespread criticism for lying about his experience and background during his campaign, CNN reported Tuesday, citing three sources familiar with the matter. Santos is expected to appear in a New York court on Wednesday. It wasn't immediately clear what crimes he was accused of committing. Santos' attorney declined CNN's request for comment. Democrats and some Republicans have called for Santos to resign, and the freshman representative faces several investigations, including one by the House Ethics Committee. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said he would have to see the charges against Santos before deciding whether he should be removed from Congress, according to CNN. [CNN]