Disgraced former U.S. Representative George Santos apologized to the American people in an interview on Fox News that aired on October 20th, 2025, stating he owes them an apology. The interview, conducted by Sean Hannity, was broadcast during the reporting window, with the Independent reporting on it at 9:45 AM UTC on October 21st, 2025. Santos, who was expelled from the House of Representatives in December 2023, expressed remorse for his past actions during the interview. The exact timing of the interview's recording was not specified within the provided sources, but its content became public knowledge during the current reporting period. This apology comes after a period of significant legal and political challenges for Santos, following revelations about misrepresentations of his background and finances. The interview was a notable public appearance for the former lawmaker. Previous reports from October 21st, 2025, noted U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urging Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to accept a ceasefire deal. Additionally, there were mentions of the Trump administration engaging Wall Street firms for national security initiatives and discussions about potentially folding NASA into the Department of Transportation, alongside demolition work at the White House East Wing.
