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.
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.
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.
Democratic senators are highly critical of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez after he was indicted on sweeping corruption charges, but have not called for his resignation from the Senate.
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.
Embattled Senator Bob Menendez denies resignation after being indicted on corruption charges, claiming that the $480,000 in cash found at his home was kept for emergency personal use due to his family's history of facing confiscation in Cuba.
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.
A growing number of Senate Democrats, including Sen. Cory Booker, are calling for the resignation of Sen. Bob Menendez following his indictment on corruption charges.
Democrats are debating whether Senator Menendez should resign due to legal jeopardy, leading to a comparison with former President Trump's multiple indictments.
Senator Bob Menendez is set to appear before a federal judge in New York to respond to corruption charges, with allegations that he used his influence to accept bribes, while his colleagues in the Senate and in New Jersey have called for his resignation.
Democratic Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania is refusing to listen to New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez's statement regarding his alleged acceptance of bribes, declaring that unless Menendez is resigning, he is not interested in hearing his explanation for the gold bars found in a mattress.
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.
Despite facing a crackdown from fellow Democrats to resign due to his indictment on bribery and corruption charges, Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) has adamantly maintained his innocence and refuses to step down, following in the footsteps of other members of Congress who have faced federal indictments.
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.
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.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer avoids answering questions as to why he hasn't urged Senator Bob Menendez to resign amid corruption allegations, despite calls from fellow Senate Democrats to do so.
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez has pleaded not guilty to a new indictment charging him with conspiring to act as an unregistered foreign agent for the Egyptian government.
