Congressman-elect George Santos faces federal investigation after admitting to lying on resume

Federal and county prosecutors are looking into Congressman-elect George Santos after the Long Island Republican lied on his resume. CBS News has confirmed that federal prosecutors are examining Santos' finances, and the Nassau County District Attorney's Office is looking into his admitted fabrications about his past. From defending his reputation on Fox News, Santos may soon have to explain himself in a court of law. CBS News sources say prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York are looking into his finances, including financial disclosure filings in the wake of Santos' own public admissions to lying about his resume, background and other information.

Nassau County DA Anne Donnelly, a fellow Republican, is also looking into the matter and said Wednesday: "The numerous fabrications and inconsistencies associated with Congressman-Elect Santos are nothing short of stunning. The residents of Nassau County and other parts of the 3rd District must have an honest and accountable representative in Congress. No one is above the law and if a crime was committed in this county, we will prosecute it." But Congressional experts say if Santos does not resign, very little stands in the way of him being sworn in as scheduled on Jan. 3.