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Growing Number of Democrats Call For Menendez's Resignation Amid Federal Bribery Charges

  • Senator Bob Menendez and his wife have been indicted on federal bribery charges related to allegedly accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars from businessmen.
  • Prosecutors claim Menendez used his position as chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to unlawfully aid the government of Egypt and interfering in criminal investigations.
  • Menendez has temporarily stepped down from the committee chairmanship but denies any wrongdoing and refuses bipartisan calls to resign.
  • Over half of Senate Democrats, the House Democratic Caucus chair, and New Jersey's governor believe Menendez should resign due to the seriousness of allegations.
  • An Egyptian national involved in the alleged scheme has been arrested in the U.S., while Menendez's political future and control of the Senate hang in the balance.
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