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crisis at the border, a 2-month-old baby found abandoned. we ll speak with el paso mayor oscar leeser and why his city is at the breaking point. and we begin this very busy hour in new york city, where right now senator bob menendez is being arraigned on federal bribery charges with his wife nadine and two new jersey business men included in the indictment. on friday, prosecutors accused menendez of taking hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes for using his influence to enrich three business men as well as the egyptian government. menendez slammed the charges as baseless and denies any wrongdoing. his appearance comes amid growing calls for his resignation. at this time, more than 25 members of the senate have called for his exit including new jersey senator cory booker. menendez stepped down as the chair of the form relations committee as this case plays out. here is how he responded yesterday to questions about his future in congress. will you run for re-elec ....
it s a privilege to work with this extraordinary team. i thank them for their constant work and love of craft. i thank you for the privilege of your time. that wraps up the hour. andrea mitchell picks up with more news right now. right now on andrea mitchell reports, robert menendez and his wife appeared for their arraign money and pleaded not guilty in manhattan on federal bribery charges. the senator s grip on his seat slips with a growing majority of his democratic colleagues calling for his resignation. it s debate night at the reagan library. seven republican primary candidates try to break away from the pack. the heavy favorite, former president trump, skipping the debate but heading to an event for striking auto workers in michigan. the house and senate remain far apart on a way to avert a government shutdown three days from now. breaking news overseas. travis king, the american soldier who crossed into north korea in july, is back in u.s. custody. of ....