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Sen. Menendez’s First Week of Trial Reveals He Stashed A lot of Money, Gold at His Home

Steve7 months ago7 months ago02 mins

FBI agents who searched U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez’s house in June 2022 found piles and piles of cash, along with 13 gold bars.

Mayorkas Impeachment Likely to See Quick Dismissal Pursued by Democrats

Steve10 months ago10 months ago02 mins

Democratic leaders in the U.S. Senate are expected to move to quickly dismiss the impeachment case against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

Border Patrol Union, CBP Chief Endorse Senate Border Deal

Steve11 months ago11 months ago02 mins

The labor union that represents Border Patrol agents and the acting CBP chief threw their weight behind a bipartisan Senate border security bill on Monday, but House Republicans appear poised to block it.

Menendez Denies Bribery Allegations, Says He Intends to ‘Prove My Innocence’

Steve11 months ago11 months ago03 mins

Sen. Bob Menendez declared his innocence during an emotional speech on the Senate floor on Tuesday, saying he intends to “prove my innocence” after the Justice Department filed new bribery charges against him.

Menendez Indicted Again, This Time on Charge of Conspiring to Act As Foreign Agent

Steve1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

The Justice Department announced an additional charge against U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, alleging he conspired to act as an illegal foreign agent of Egypt.

Schumer Plans Resolution to Support Funding for FBI, DOJ, Putting GOP in Awkward Position

Steve2 years ago2 years ago03 mins

Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer said Tuesday that he plans to introduce a resolution next week that condemns former President Trump’s call to “defund” the FBI and Justice Department.