(CNN) — Embattled GOP Rep. George Santos refused to take off the table a potential plea deal with the federal government and acknowledged mistakes in his handling of key issues outlined in the criminal indictments against him even as he forcefully defended himself. In a wide-ranging interview with CNN, the New York Republican blamed “stupidity” and “insecurity” for his extensive fabrications about his biography, but insisted he is working to prove his debunked claim that his grandparents fled the Holocaust. Santos said he will “absolutely” run for reelection in 2024 even if he is expelled from Congress. He also attempted...