Senator Robert Menendez and his wife have been indicted on federal bribery charges, accused of receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes and using the senator's influence to benefit businessmen from New Jersey and the Egyptian government.
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 Rep. Andy Kim of New Jersey has announced that he will run against Sen. Bob Menendez, who has been indicted on corruption-related offenses and has refused to step down, stating that New Jersey deserves better representation in the Senate.
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.
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has stated that he has no interest in running for the U.S. Senate and filling Senator Bob Menendez's seat, even if his presidential run is unsuccessful, as Menendez faces calls for his resignation over corruption allegations.
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.
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.
During a closed-door lunch with Democratic senators, Cory Booker passionately defended Bob Menendez's character while still calling for his resignation, prompting an awkward silence.
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) calls for Sen. Bob Menendez's resignation amid federal corruption and bribery charges, stating that he is not interested in Menendez's explanation.
Several Republicans have defended Senator Bob Menendez, a Democrat, from calls to step down after being federally indicted on corruption charges, stating that he should be judged by jurors and voters rather than by Democratic politicians.
Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has become the first senator to support a vote to expel Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey from the Senate over federal bribery charges, although it is unlikely he will secure the two-thirds majority needed to force Menendez out of office.
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.
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.
31 Senate Democrats are now calling for Senator Menendez to resign as he faces legal troubles in a NY courtroom, while House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has no plan to avert a government shutdown.
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.
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.
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.
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.
