Prosecutors said he acted on behalf of Egypt even as he served as head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Tag: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
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For Biden, Menendez’s Troubles May Clear Foreign Policy Roadblocks
As the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Mr. Menendez bucked Democratic colleagues — and presidents — on matters ranging from Cuba to Iran.
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Egypt, Senator Menendez and U.S. Aid
When the annual allotment of up to $1.3 billion faltered even a sliver, Egypt found an ally in Senator Robert J. Menendez, who on Friday was indicted on bribery charges tied to Egypt.
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Gold Bullion and Halal Meat: Inside the Menendez Investigation
Federal prosecutors have accused Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey and his wife, Nadine, of accepting bribes in exchange for official actions by Mr. Menendez.
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Blinken Calls Blockade of Diplomatic Nominees a National Security Risk
The secretary of state’s plea came as Republicans, in a practice once considered beyond the pale, were stalling a wide range of President Biden’s nominees.