Democratic Rep Henry Cuellar and Wife Indicted on Federal Bribery Charges
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Indictment or no, Henry Cuellar will likely be re-elected
His March primary, his weak potential opponents, and the obscure nature of his alleged crimes make his survival highly likely.The Hill - Politics -
Sen. Bob Menendez's wife, who faces bribery charges with him, has breast cancer
Sen. Bob Menendez's wife Nadine, who is accused of taking hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes alongside him, has breast cancer, the senator announced.NBC News - Top stories -
In South Texas, Henry Cuellar’s Case Stirs an Old Feeling: Distrust
The Laredo congressman faces bribery charges, and some voters and party leaders worry that his legal troubles could dampen Democratic turnout.The New York Times - Top stories -
Sen. Menendez reveals his wife has breast cancer amid bribery trial
Witness testimony is underway in the bribery case against Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., as he announced Nadine Menendez, his wife who also faces charges with him, has stage 3 breast cancer.NBC News - Politics -
House Democrat says cutting federal funds for Harvard 'needs to be on the table'
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) on Sunday said cutting federal funds for Harvard University and other schools should be an option "on the table" over their handling of campus antisemitism. Auchincloss, who is an alum of Harvard, visited the Ivy ...The Hill - Politics -
Pelosi family speaks out after Paul Pelosi attacker sentenced on federal charges
The man convicted of breaking into Paul Pelosi's home and attacking him with a hammer received his federal prison sentence on Friday.ABC News - Top stories -
Hunter Biden asks federal appeals court to postpone his June trial on gun charges
Hunter Biden is asking a federal appeals court to postpone his trial on gun charges, which is scheduled to start next month in Delaware.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
German prosecutors probe far-right lawmaker for bribery
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Inside the GOP's bid to turn Cuellar and Menendez into Dem liabilities
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Rudy Giuliani complains Arizona indictment not served ‘stylishly’
Trump ally, charged over role in fake electors case, served papers during 80th birthday celebration in Palm Beach, Florida. The former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani has complained that an indictment handed down against him in connection with ...The Guardian - World -
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene insults colleague's appearance on House floor
During a House Oversight Committee meeting over a Republican-led charge to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress, there was a heated exchange of words between lawmakers Marjorie Taylor Greene, Jasmine Crocket and Alexandria ...CBS News - Top stories -
Former Rep. Ken Buck reflects on House GOP dysfunction
Former Republican Rep. Ken Buck called his last year on Capitol Hill his worst, from Donald Trump's hold on his party to the infighting in the House. The former Colorado lawmaker joins "America Decides" to discuss what it all means for the future ...CBS News - Top stories -
China sanctions former Rep. Mike Gallagher, a fierce critic of Beijing
China said it has sanctioned former U.S. lawmaker Mike Gallagher in response to his words and actions that “interfered in China’s internal affairs.”NBC News - Top stories - China -
German prosecutors probe far-right lawmaker over bribery
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German prosecutors probe far-right AfD lawmaker over bribery
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Robert Menendez Trial Jurors See Gold Bars at Heart of Bribery Case
An F.B.I. agent, testifying for the government, described his search of Senator Robert Menendez’s house in New Jersey.The New York Times - Top stories -
We’re in a ‘My Wife Did It’ Moment
Justice Alito and Senator Menendez have one thing in common.The New York Times - Top stories -
'Nones' Say Yes to Democrats
But will the party pay a price for turning off religious voters?The Wall Street Journal - World -
Motion to dismiss indictment filed, hearing set in Alec Baldwin ‘Rust’ case
Santa Fe judge will hear arguments from Alec Baldwin’s attorney who has filed a motion to dismiss the indictment for manslaughter in the 2021 death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of the ‘Rust’ movieNBC News - Top stories -
Rudy Giuliani served with indictment after 80th birthday party
Rudy Giuliani was served Friday night with notice of his indictment related to efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Arizona.ABC News - Top stories -
Giuliani Is Served Arizona Indictment Notice After His 80th Birthday Party
After trying to reach him for weeks, officials served him the notice as he left his 80th birthday party. He is expected to appear in court on Tuesday.The New York Times - Top stories -
Rudy Giuliani indicted for role in Arizona fake-elector scheme
Ex-New York mayor last of 17 defendants to be served in plot to overturn Donald Trump’s election loss to Joe Biden in 2020. Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani is the last of 17 defendants to be served an indictment in Arizona’s fake-elector case ...The Guardian - World -
Rudy Giuliani served indictment in Arizona fake elector case
The former New York mayor was served after his 80th birthday celebration as he was walking to the car, a political adviser said.CBS News - Top stories -
Return-to-office mandate is backfiring on a key federal agency
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the dynamics of the workplace have undergone a seismic shift. While some heralded the return to the office as a sign of normalcy, evidence suggests that for many, this transition has been far from smooth ...The Hill - Politics -
Hunter Biden presses for delay in federal gun trial
Hunter Biden asked an appeals court to pause the trial, set to begin next month.ABC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Thierry Henry surprises protege Marcus Thuram: How Arsenal legend and Inter star are connected
The French international was surprised by Thierry Henry on CBS Sports Golazo Network's Morning FootyCBS Sports - Sports -
Books for a better world: as chosen by Lenny Henry, Geri Halliwell-Horner, Andrew O’Hagan and others
Game-changing books that offer hope, as recommended by speakers at this year’s Hay festival, including Theresa May, Tom Holland, Helen Garner and Jon Ronson. chosen by Lenny Henry, actor and comedian Continue reading...The Guardian - World -
Who is in charge of Iran?
How does President Ebrahim Raisi's sudden death impact how the country is run?BBC News - Top stories -
Israel-Gaza live updates: GOP Rep. Stefanik to visit Knesset, denounce Biden
More than six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military continues its bombardment of the neighboring Gaza Strip.ABC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Coinbase adds former Rep. Kendrick Meek as House tees up crypto vote
Former Rep. Kendrick Meek (D-Fla.) is joining Coinbase’s global advisory council, the cryptocurrency trading giant first told The Hill. Meek’s addition to the council comes ahead of the House vote on the Financial Innovation and Technology for the ...The Hill - Politics - Crypto -
Senator Menendez’s Wife Is Being Treated for Breast Cancer
Nadine Menendez is charged along with her husband, Senator Robert Menendez, in a complex bribery scheme. She will undergo a mastectomy.The New York Times - Top stories -
Fetterman mocks Menendez 'blaming your wife' strategy
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Penn.) mocked Sen. Bob Menendez on Sunday for what he described as the New Jersey Democrat's "blaming your wife" legal strategy in his bribery trial that kicked off in Manhattan last week. Fetterman responded to the opening ...The Hill - Politics -
Democrats Take Jewish Voters for Granted
We are liberal and support Israel. The party risks losing us by pandering to its antisemitic elements.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Democrats' Last Chance to Dump Biden?
If Kennedy is permitted on the debate stage he could audition for Democrats before their nominating convention.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
The Democratic Party Forces Jews to Choose
Not between America and Israel—just the opposite.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Suddenly Democrats Care About the Border
Biden and Schumer begin to see their political vulnerability.The Wall Street Journal - World -
An anatomy of Liberal Democrats’ contested strategy
Decisions made in the coalition years leading up to party’s 2015 poll collapse shed light on Ed Davey’s tactics todayFinancial Times - World -
Slovakian Charged in Shooting ‘Was Against Everything’
People who know the suspect described a “weird and angry” loner who wrote erotic poetry, and whose resentments ranged across the political spectrum.The New York Times - Top stories -
Federal Consumer Financial Watchdog Survives Supreme Court Scrutiny
Justice Clarence Thomas, writing for a 7-2 court, said that Congress has wide discretion in structuring the way federal agencies are funded.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Biden administration proposes blocking new coal mines at major federal hub
The Biden administration has moved to block new coal mines on public land in parts of Montana and Wyoming, a major U.S. coal hub. It released two proposed plans on Thursday that would prevent companies from applying for new coal mining rights on ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden