Posted 12/22/2023, 12:45:00 PM
Menendez Blocks Biden Nominees Over Frustration With Border Talks
- Sen. Menendez blocked 2 Biden nominees over frustration with border negotiations
- Menendez unhappy with lack of details from Biden admin during talks with GOP on Ukraine aid/border security bill
- Blocking nominations was to show "dissatisfaction" with Biden's border response
- Menendez was charged in Sept with bribery scheme to benefit Egypt; pleaded not guilty
- Despite calls to resign, Menendez has refused to step down after being stripped as Foreign Relations chair