Sen. Menendez Indicted for Allegedly Acting as Unregistered Foreign Agent for Egypt
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Sen. Bob Menendez blocked bipartisan efforts in 2020 to reform FARA and increase disclosure of foreign lobbying.
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In 2022, Menendez again opposed bills to close loopholes in FARA laws and penalize unregistered foreign agents.
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Menendez was indicted Thursday for allegedly acting as an unregistered foreign agent for Egypt.
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The indictment alleges Menendez took bribes to provide information and aid to the Egyptian government.
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Menendez denies the new charges, insisting he has only been loyal to the United States.