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.
Allegations that Senator Robert Menendez engaged in a bribery scheme with Egyptian officials have strained US-Cairo relations, particularly in the context of regional competition, human rights concerns, and the Biden administration's focus on China and Russia.
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 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.
The indictment of Senator Bob Menendez for corruption charges related to aiding the Egyptian government has intensified calls for US lawmakers to withhold military aid to Egypt.
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 Robert Menendez denies the bribery and corruption charges against him, stating that the money found in his home was from his personal savings and that he expects to be exonerated when all the facts are presented.
The recent indictment of Sen. Bob Menendez on corruption charges has led to increased interest in gold and silver investments, as some see them as a hedge against market instability.
Indicted Democratic Senator Bob Menendez's alleged sharing of sensitive personnel information with the Egyptian government, which included details about US embassy staff in Cairo, could have put lives at risk and is seen as a grave betrayal of trust by former senior US officials.
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.
Nadine Arslanian, the wife of US Senator Bob Menendez, has been charged with bribery in a scandal involving luxury gifts, cash, and payments, raising criminal allegations against Menendez yet again and potentially putting Arslanian behind bars for up to 45 years.
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.
The charges against Senator Robert Menendez and his wife highlight the influence of Egypt's powerful intelligence agency, with the couple being accused of conspiring to act as agents of the Egyptian government in exchange for bribes and other benefits.
An indictment against Senator Menendez for involvement in a bribery scheme exposes the corruption and lack of accountability in Egypt, raising concerns about the sincerity of the US commitment to human rights and the plight of political prisoners.
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.
Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) will not be attending an all-senators classified briefing on Israel due to concerns from his colleagues about his presence posing a risk to national security amidst federal charges of bribery and conspiring to act as a foreign agent for the Egyptian government, which he denies.
The newest indictment against Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) accusing him of being a foreign agent of Egypt is creating turmoil within Senate Democrats as he maintains his innocence and refuses to step down from his seat.
Senator Bob Menendez's wife and three other alleged co-conspirators accused in a bribery scheme pleaded not guilty in federal court, with the indictment claiming that Menendez and his wife accepted bribes in exchange for using his power as a senator to benefit certain individuals and the Egyptian government.
Democratic Senator Bob Menendez is set to be arraigned on new charges in Manhattan, accused of accepting bribes from the Egyptian government and conspiring to act as a foreign agent while in office.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey has been ordered released on a $100,000 bond after pleading not guilty to federal charges in a case accusing him of pocketing bribes of cash and gold bars, and now faces a new criminal charge alleging he conspired to act as an agent of the Egyptian government.
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.
Embattled Sen. Bob Menendez allegedly discussed opposition to the Trump administration's sale of Apache military helicopters to Egypt with an Egyptian official in exchange for bribes, and shortly after, Boeing's political action committee made significant contributions to Menendez's political committees.
