Former state senator Anna Kaplan, launching Congressional campaign, says Republican exposed for massive deceit 'makes a mockery of our religion'

Fundraiser says he was spurred to run by indicted Republican congressman's false claim to be Jewish: 'He is an extreme MAGA Republican who doesn’t take antisemitism seriously'

New York Republican mired in web of lies over background also faces federal criminal indictment for falsifying official disclosure, taking unemployment benefits while having job

Criminal indictment remains under seal until court appearance for freshman lawmaker, who fabricated Jewish background and has faced questions about campaign finance sources

Democratic former state senator Anna Kaplan to challenge Republican incumbent who has been ostracized for his massive lies, including about his Jewish background

NY Republican who lied about Jewish ancestry, college education and volleyball exploits faces likely uphill challenge, with many in even his own party urging him to resign

In declaration, congressman doesn't mention ongoing controversies and instead highlights his zeal in fighting for conservative principals and background as 'poor boy from Queens'

New York congressman, facing calls to resign for fabricating Jewish ancestry and other parts of background, submits paperwork that could pave way for run to keep seat in 2024

New York representative, who falsely said he was Jewish, to be probed for series of claims, including engaging in sexual misconduct and violating conflict of interest laws

New York Republican who asserted he was Jewish despite being raised in Catholic home says he was joking and meant 'Jew-ish'