Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) said Monday that he has no plans to step down and maintained that he will be exonerated on federal bribery charges. Menendez remained defiant in his first public remarks since his federal indictment Friday. He told supporters and media that Democrats in New Jersey are making a mistake by calling on him…
A federal indictment against Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) unsealed Friday could threaten his position as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Senate Democratic Conference rules require members serving in leadership and as committee chairs to step down if charged with a felony. The lawmaker can resume his or her position if the charges are…