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Austria has expelled three Russian diplomats, accusing them of spying.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

This is the first group of an unknown number of people that the US has expelled which the DR Congo had agreed to take in.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

The House itself has expelled only five members, including only two since the Civil War.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 28, 2023

The Senate has expelled just 15 members since 1789, 14 of which occurred in 1862 during the Civil War for supporting the Confederacy, according to chamber records.

From Washington Times • Sep. 28, 2023

Mrs. Mayfield, followed by Jim, came in from the kitchen, remarking, "we have been helping your wife but she has expelled us."

From The Starbucks by Read, Opie Percival