i worked with firms. is it debatable or just falls? it s not false at all. it s debatable. as prosecutors open an investigation to the lies of republican congressman elect george santos, kevin mccarthy is facing a caucus in chaos just six days before the house votes on a new speaker and meanwhile serious questions are being raised about where santos got the money to run his campaign. also tonight, that ll rising after a winter storm dumped more than three feet of snow on buffalo. we will check and see how the city is digging out and getting up and running. good evening everyone, i m jonathan capehart in for joy reid and we begin tonight just six days from the start of the new congress. republican leader kevin mccarthy facing a vote for speaker of the house next tuesday with a razor thin republican majority. the very real prospect of a open fight over the gavel. it is a predicament underscored by the saga of incoming republican congressman george santos of new york. who
accountable. you re going to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. robert, i you are the democratic nominee running against george santos, and during the campaign, you were trying to get anyone and everyone to listen to the red flags that you are seeing, the evidence that you had, why do you think no one paid attention? why are you not surprised that george santos is in the hot water he s in? first, i have to thank congressman torres for his leadership on this issue. he and his colleagues have been bringing this to the forefront, i think we re all grateful. democrats and republicans in a lake for his leadership. i would say to you, you know, when you look at this issue, look at the story, it really speaks to the importance of our local media, and the need to invest in our local media. whether it s steve blanket media on the north shore national county, or reporters at newsday, they did