Sen. Menendez Faces More Charges Alleging Bribe-Taking in Qatari Deal

2024-01-03 23:15:27

NEW YORK — More bribery allegations were lodged Tuesday against Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., as he faces criminal prosecution on charges of using his political influence with the Egyptians and Qataris to help his personal finances. The superseding indictment the... Read More

Political News

Federal Prosecutors Investigate New Jersey Sen. Menendez

2022-10-27 16:22:07

by Tom Ramstack

NEW YORK — Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., is under federal criminal investigation again in an apparent revival of accusations he took bribes to steer contracts to an eye doctor who donated to his campaign. Menendez was indicted and put on... Read More

Geopolitics

Lawmakers Urge More Aid to Help Ukrainian Military

2022-03-07 21:59:28

by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON — Russian and Ukrainian negotiators met again Monday but came away with no binding agreements as their war entered its 12th day. After their meeting ended, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee met to determine the next steps for U.S.... Read More

Congress

Alcee Hastings Dies of Cancer at 84

2021-04-06 19:23:09

by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - Rep. Alcee Hastings, the dean of Florida’s congressional delegation, died Tuesday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 84. Hastings announced his cancer diagnosis just over two years ago, but he continued to press on with his... Read More