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Bob Menendez Files for Re-Election Amid Federal Corruption Trial

Despite facing federal bribery charges, Sen. Bob Menendez, D-NJ, has filed 2,465 signatures to run for re-election as an independent. He opted out of the Democratic Senate primary but aims to secure a fourth term in the November 5 election.

Bob Menendez Indicted: US Senator Faces New Obstruction of Justice, Conspiracy Charges

Senator Bob Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat, faces twelve new criminal charges in an indictment on Tuesday. The charges stem from a lengthy bribery scheme entangling the governments of Egypt and Qatar.
Bob Menendez Allegedly Accepts Bribes to Help Qatari Investment Deal

Bob Menendez Allegedly Accepts Bribes To Help Qatari Investment Deal

New Jersey Democratic Senator Bob Menendez, already facing sensational charges related to the acceptance of illicit cash, gold bars, and a Mercedes Benz car, is now confronted with new corruption allegations.
Bob Menendez Bribery Scandal: New Jersey Senator Issues Fiery Response Amid Allegations

Bob Menendez Bribery Scandal: New Jersey Senator Issues Fiery Response Amid Allegations

Following the Bob Menendez bribery scandal, the New Jersey senator, who was indicated on Monday, said that he intends to remain in office despite facing pressure to resign amid his corruption charges.
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador Tried to Blackmail Joe Biden, U.S. Senator Says

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador Tried to Blackmail Joe Biden, U.S. Senator Says

Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador allegedly attempted to blackmail President Joe Biden to include non-democratic countries in the Summit of the Americas' guest list, according to a U.S. Senator.

Latino Leaders, Groups to Senate Republicans: Blocking Merrick Garland's SCOTUS Process Impacts Latino Community

Latino lawmakers, advocates and legal groups have welcomed President Barack Obama’s Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland and called on Congress for a fair nomination process.

US Senate Confirms Latino Judicial Nominee John Michael Vazquez

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Latino judicial nominee John Michael Vazquez on Wednesday evening to serve as a judge in the Federal District Court in the District of New Jersey.

Pope Francis Speech to Congress: Latino Lawmakers React to Historic Address

Following Pope Francis’ historic address to a joint-meeting of Congress, Latino lawmakers are responding to his call to act on important issues.

September 11, 2001: Remembering Latinos Lost on 9/11 in Lower Manhattan

As millions of Americans commemorate the nearly 3,000 people who died in terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and three other U.S. landmarks, dozens of Latino families will take time to remember how their lives were personally affected due to the loss of a loved one on September 11, 2001.

Iran Nuclear Deal Votes: Nancy Pelosi Says House Democrats Have Votes Support President Obama

If Republicans were to try to kill the Obama administration's nuclear deal with Iran, House Democrats would have enough votes to sustain a presidential veto of any such legislation, says House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.

Sen. Bob Menendez's Alleged Corruption Charges Violate Congressional Independence, Says Lawyer

Sen. Bob Menendez, whom a federal grand jury had indicted on corruption charges in April, on Monday accused prosecutors of violating the independence of Congress.

Salomon Melgen, Friend to Sen. Bob Menendez, Granted Bond in Alleged Medicare Fraud Case

A federal judge approved bond for a Florida eye doctor in connection to alleged corruption charges with Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J.

Sen. Bob Menendez Releases Corporate Diversity Survey, Says Latinos 'Grossly Underrepresented'

In an effort to expand diversity, U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., released his report about corporate America's diversity. "We all deserve a seat at the table," wrote Menendez.

Offshore Drilling: Bob Menendez, Frank Pallone Want to Ban Atlantic Offshore Drilling

Sen. Bob Menendez and Rep. Frank Pallone plan to sponsor legislation that would ban offshore oil and natural gas drilling in the Atlantic Ocean, the New Jersey lawmakers said on Monday.

Senator Menendez Scandal: Dr. Salomon Melgen in Jail, Deemed "Flight Risk" Over Alleged Medicare Fraud

Dr. Salomon Melgen, a close-friend to U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., is sitting in jail after prosecutors alleged the eye doctor is a flight risk.

Bob Menendez Pleads not Guilty, Steps Down from Foreign Relations Post

A day after a federal grand jury indicted New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez on corruption charges, the Democrat pleaded not guilty to all 14 counts. He informed Minority Leader Harry Reid that he was temporarily relinquishing his role as ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

US Economy News: Sen. Bob Menendez Addresses Lack of Latinos in US Corporate, Executive Jobs

U.S. senators Wednesday addressed the importance of Latinos and the economy, recognizing the lack of opportunities the Latino community currently face in the business sector.

Immigration News Today: GOP Sen. David Vitter Proposes Citizenship Ban for Babies Born from Undocumented Immigrants; Senate Democrats Call Amendment 'Stupid'

Senate Democrats are blasting a bill from a Republican U.S. senator called the Birthright Citizenship Act, which would stop granting U.S. citizenship to U.S.-born children whose parents are undocumented immigrants.

Venezuela News 2015: US Latino Senators Praise Obama's Executive Order on Venezuelan Government

President Barack Obama issued an executive order implementing financial sanctions against alleged human rights violators in Venezuela, and U.S. Latino senators have commended the administration's decision.

Bob Menendez Scandal: Who Is Dr. Salomon Melgen? Friend of US Latino Senator Under Scrutiny

U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez could encounter criminal corruption charges from the U.S. Department of Justice due to his affiliation with Dr. Salomon Melgen, a 60-year-old Dominican ophthalmologist in Florida. Who exactly is Dr. Melgen?

Bob Menendez Corruption Scandal Update: 'I’m Not Going Anywhere', Says NJ Senator During Press Conference

U.S. Sen. Robert "Bob" Menendez, D-N.J., vowed Friday that he was "not going anywhere" amid the alleged criminal corruption charges reportedly underway from the U.S. Department of Justice.
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