The Senate majority leader refused to say whether he would move to expel one of his own, should a jury find the New Jersey Democrat guilty.
Schumer remains the lone member of Senate Democratic leadership not to call for Menendez’s resignation amid allegations from prosecutors that the former Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman acceptedThe majority of Senate Democrats have urged Menendez to take the exit door.in a narrowly split 51-49 majority, acting as a political thorn in his side when it comes to confirming judicial nominees along party lines.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, center, is welcomed by Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer , right, before a luncheon meeting at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, July 27, 2023.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
How Bob Menendez could be replaced in the Senate if he resigns or is convictedIf convicted, the New Jersey Democrat could theoretically continue to serve in the Senate, cast votes, and even be reelected in November.
Read more »
Menendez trial complicates Schumer’s path to confirming Biden judgesThe corruption trial of Sen. Bob Menendez is temporarily denying Senate Democrats what could be the decisive vote on several judicial nominees.
Read more »
Sen. Bob Menendez bribery trial set to kick off with opening statementsFor the senator, the trial represents the second time he has been criminally charged in a federal court in the last decade.
Read more »
Opening statements set to kick off in Senator Bob Menendez's corruption trialThe bribery trial of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is ready to start with opening statements Wednesday as prosecutors seek to convince a jury that the longtime powerful Democrat was willing to sell his influence to benefit three businessmen in return for cash, gold bars and a fancy car.
Read more »
Opening statements set to kick off second criminal trial for Sen. Bob MenendezThe bribery trial of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is ready to start with opening statements Wednesday as prosecutors seek to convince a jury that the longtime…
Read more »
Opening statements set to kick off second criminal trial for Sen. Bob MenendezThe bribery trial of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is ready to start with opening statements Wednesday as prosecutors seek to convince a jury that the longtime powerful Democrat was corrupt.
Read more »