💬 Quoted… "Why would I want to stay here? To hell with this place."

• Rep. George Santos (R-NY) was expelled from Congress on Friday following a 311-114 House vote. The 35-year-old first-term congressman, who’s now the sixth House member in history to be kicked out of Congress (the third since the Civil War), faces criminal campaign-finance charges and has admitted to fabricating much of his biography. Santos’ removal lowers the number of House Republicans to 221 (with 213 Democrats), making it more difficult for the House to pass legislation without Democratic support. And if you think this is the last time we’ll hear the last of the trustworthy George Santos, think again – a movie about him is in the works at HBO Films.

🎄⚡ Stat of the Day: The average household spent an estimated $16.48 powering holiday lights in 2022, nearly $2 more than in 2021, according to an analysis by the Today’s Homeowner website. You know what they say – winning the title of best holiday lights in the neighborhood comes at a cost.

🤔 Did You Know?... Blackberry held 56% of the American smartphone market in 2009. Now? They’re only found in a forgotten drawer at your parents’ house.

📰 Worth a Read: Behind the Tragic, Instagram-Perfect Life of an Ex-Disney Executive → (WSJ)