Defiance and determined to stay in office. Democratic senator bob menendez says he will be exonerated after hes indicted on Bribery Charges as members from his own party are calling for him to resign. Hes got time, money and options, House Speaker Kevin Mccarthy is ramping up the pressure on hardliners in his own party as the government moves towards a potential shutdown. And we have a tentative deal, the Writers Strike that has Paralyzed Hollywood for months might finally be over. What comes next. Were following the major developing stories and many more, all coming in right here to cnn news central. Hes not going anywhere. A short time ago, democratic senator bob menendez made his first number comments about the federal Bribery Charges hes now facing amid mounting calls from his own party for him to resign, the embattled new jersey senator said this i understand how deeply concerning this can be. However, the allegations leveled against me are just that. Allegations. I recognize this
Theyre hoping for a really good showing with these delegates here in nevada. Wolf . Vanessa, thank you. Ryan nobles is in san antonio, texas, where Bernie Sanders campaign is. Were getting ready to hear from senator sanders, right, ryan . Reporter thats right, wolf. This crowd has had a Party Atmosphere for the entire time theyve been here. They started lighting up five hours before the event was to take place. They are here to participate in ha Victory Party he started the day in el paso, texas, flew to san antonio, arrives less than an hour ago, is expected to accuracy th address this crowd in the next 20 minutes. His campaign is going to talk about the momentum they feel is behind Bernie Sanders and his operation, and they are already looking ahead to the states further down the calendar. Of course South Carolina, and then of course, the big contest that takes place super tuesday, including here in texas. Sanders already telling the crowd in el paso earlier today if they win in texa
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