The two-month criminal trial ends with guilty verdicts on counts of corruption, bribery, obstruction of justice, acting as a foreign agent, and conspiracy. The Manhattan federal jury returned…
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Congress Advances Weapons Package to Israel
Legislators who were opposed to the arms sale now approved the sale. Representative Gregory Meeks of New York, ranking member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Senator Ben Cardin…
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Proposed Bill Would Include Japan in AUKUS Alliance
The senators seek to promote international communication for advanced technology projects. Senators Mitt Romney of Utah, Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, Jim Risch of Idaho, and Tim Kaine of…
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12 Additional Criminal Charges Brought Against Senator Menendez
He continues to maintain his innocence. Federal prosecutors brought an additional 12 criminal charges against Senator Bob Menendez on Tuesday, bringing the total charges against him to 16.…
Read MoreProsecutors Allege Senator Menendez Received Gifts from Qatar
Allegations in addition to ongoing trial for fraud, bribery, and conspiracy. U.S. prosecutors brought new allegations against Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey this week in his ongoing…
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Senator Menendez Pleads Not Guilty to Foreign Agent Charges
Other charges include bribery, fraud, and extortion. U.S. Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey pleaded not guilty to a charge alleging that he acted as a foreign agent…
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee to Unveil Resolution for Israel’s Support
A bipartisan effort is likely to pass this week. The chairman and ranking members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee announced that they will introduce a resolution to…
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Senate Accelerates Nomination Process for Ambassador to Israel
The Foreign Relations Committee plans to hold Jack Lew’s confirmation hearing on October 18. The Senate could vote to confirm President Joe Biden’s nominee for ambassador to Israel…
Read MoreNew Charge Alleges Senator Menendez Acted as a Foreign Agent for Egypt
The indictment claims the senator and his wife intentionally passed sensitive information. Another charge was added to the indictment against Senator Bob Menedez of New Jersey this week,…
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Senate Votes to Repeal “Zombie” War Authorizations
Senate sends the bill to the House that would formally end the war in Iraq. The Senate voted to pass legislation repealing the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for…
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