Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, a 69-year-old Democrat who leads the Senate’s Foreign Relations Committee, has been charged in a federal corruption indictment along with his wife and others after a lengthy investigation by federal prosecutors in Manhattan.
Senator Bob Menendez is facing federal bribery charges for allegedly accepting bribes and using his position for personal and political gain.
Allegations that Senator Robert Menendez engaged in a bribery scheme with Egyptian officials have strained US-Cairo relations, particularly in the context of regional competition, human rights concerns, and the Biden administration's focus on China and Russia.
Senator Robert Menendez, who is facing federal corruption charges, allegedly sent a text message to his then-girlfriend promising to sign off on nearly $100 million in arms sales to Egypt, indicating his alleged criminal actions began shortly after his previous trial; Menendez and his now-wife are accused of orchestrating wide-ranging schemes involving bribery and extortion.
Democratic US senator from New Jersey, Bob Menendez, is facing calls for his resignation after being charged with accepting bribes, leading Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other Democrats to call for him to step down.
Fox News host Jesse Watters compared the alleged acceptance of gold bar bribes by Democratic New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez to the behavior of President Joe Biden and his son Hunter, insinuating illegal activity by the Bidens despite no evidence of their involvement.
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has stated that he has no interest in running against Senator Bob Menendez, who is facing federal indictment charges for bribery and corruption.
The indictment of Senator Bob Menendez for corruption charges related to aiding the Egyptian government has intensified calls for US lawmakers to withhold military aid to Egypt.
Senator Bob Menendez, facing federal bribery charges, has hired lawyer Abbe Lowell, who is also representing Hunter Biden in his defense against federal gun charges, sparking calls for Menendez's resignation from fellow Democrats.
The recent indictment of Senator Bob Menendez on federal bribery charges has created a split in the Democratic Party, with New Jersey state leaders calling for his resignation while Washington Democrats, including President Joe Biden, have remained supportive.
Senator Bob Menendez, one of the most influential Democrats in the US, has been accused of accepting bribes in return for political favors, including using his position as chairman of the Senate foreign relations committee to benefit Egypt, and may face the end of his political career as a result.
The recent indictment of Sen. Bob Menendez on corruption charges has led to increased interest in gold and silver investments, as some see them as a hedge against market instability.
Indicted Democratic Senator Bob Menendez's alleged sharing of sensitive personnel information with the Egyptian government, which included details about US embassy staff in Cairo, could have put lives at risk and is seen as a grave betrayal of trust by former senior US officials.
Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) plans to run for reelection and denies any wrongdoing amidst bribery charges, including allegations of accepting cash, gold, and a Mercedes-Benz in exchange for favors, with senators reacting humorously to the news of the gold bars allegedly found at his home.
New Jersey Democratic Senator Bob Menendez and his wife face a federal indictment detailing a years-long bribery scheme involving cash, gold bars, and a $60,000 Mercedes-Benz.
Nadine Arslanian, the wife of US Senator Bob Menendez, has been charged with bribery in a scandal involving luxury gifts, cash, and payments, raising criminal allegations against Menendez yet again and potentially putting Arslanian behind bars for up to 45 years.
Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., faces new charges accusing him of accepting bribes on behalf of a foreign government and acting as a foreign agent, with the superseding indictment alleging that he provided sensitive U.S. Government information and secretly aided the Government of Egypt.
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez is facing a new charge of conspiring to act as an agent of the Egyptian government, in addition to the bribery charges against him and his wife, accusing him of violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act and acting on behalf of Egyptian military and intelligence officials.
Senator Bob Menendez is facing an additional charge of secretly acting as an agent of the government of Egypt while serving as the chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, adding to the previous charges of bribery and fraud.
New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez and his wife have been accused by the Justice Department of conspiring to act as a foreign agent for Egypt, adding to the charges of bribery he already faces.
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez faces a new charge of conspiracy to act as a foreign agent for the Egyptian government in his ongoing corruption case, which includes allegations of accepting bribes in exchange for influence and interfering with law enforcement probes.
New Jersey Democratic Senator Bob Menendez and his wife have been charged with conspiring to have the senator act as a foreign agent of Egypt, adding a new dimension to the corruption case against them.
Senator Robert Menendez, who is facing bribery charges, has been accused of conspiring to act as an agent of Egypt without registering with the Justice Department, intensifying pressure for him to resign from office.
The charges against Senator Robert Menendez and his wife highlight the influence of Egypt's powerful intelligence agency, with the couple being accused of conspiring to act as agents of the Egyptian government in exchange for bribes and other benefits.
An indictment against Senator Menendez for involvement in a bribery scheme exposes the corruption and lack of accountability in Egypt, raising concerns about the sincerity of the US commitment to human rights and the plight of political prisoners.
Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) has been charged with conspiring with his wife and a New Jersey businessman to act as a foreign agent of Egypt, marking the first time a sitting U.S. senator has been accused of working on behalf of another government.
Senator Bob Menendez's wife and three other alleged co-conspirators accused in a bribery scheme pleaded not guilty in federal court, with the indictment claiming that Menendez and his wife accepted bribes in exchange for using his power as a senator to benefit certain individuals and the Egyptian government.
