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 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.
Senator Dick Durbin declined to call on Senator Bob Menendez to resign after Menendez was indicted on federal corruption and bribery charges, stating that Menendez is entitled to the presumption of innocence and the decision to resign should be made by Menendez and his constituents.
Democratic and Republican colleagues are pressuring Sen. Bob Menendez to resign following a corruption indictment, but Menendez remains defiant and denies the allegations.
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.
Senator Bob Menendez, who has been indicted in two different scandals, plans to run for re-election despite the mounting controversies and evidence against him.
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested that it would be a "good idea" for Sen. Bob Menendez to resign amid the fallout of his recent indictment on bribery charges.
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.
Democrats are debating whether Senator Menendez should resign due to legal jeopardy, leading to a comparison with former President Trump's multiple indictments.
Sen. Bob Menendez defiantly insists he will continue to cast votes on behalf of the people of New Jersey despite facing federal bribery charges and calls for his resignation.
Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife Nadine Menendez were indicted on federal corruption charges, with prosecutors revealing that Nadine's involvement in a fatal car accident led to one of the bribes received by the senator.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Senator Robert Menendez's annual fund-raising retreat in Puerto Rico suffered low attendance and numerous cancellations following his indictment on federal bribery charges, reflecting his diminishing support and political isolation.
