Kalshi bans former congressman George Santos for life after State of the Union trades
NPRMonday, August 31, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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Kalshi says Santos did not cooperate with its investigation into bets he placed on his own attendance at the State of the Union. The company also fined the disgraced congressman more than $71,000.
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- Why it matters
- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. Kalshi says Santos did not cooperate with its investigation into bets he placed on his own attendance at the State of the Union. The company also fined the disgraced congressman more than $71,000. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Kalshi and George Santos.
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What happened
Kalshi says Santos did not cooperate with its investigation into bets he placed on his own attendance at the State of the Union. The company also fined the disgraced congressman more than $71,000.
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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NPR published: Kalshi bans former congressman George Santos for life after State of the Union trades
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Kalshi and George Santos.
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