Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) has temporarily stepped down as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee while facing federal corruption charges. Despite the charges, many have expressed their support for Menendez, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), who has called for Menendez to receive due process and a fair trial. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D) and Republican candidate for governor Kim Guadagno have both called for Menendez to resign, citing the allegations as compromising his ability to represent the people of New Jersey.
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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips have called for Democratic Senator Robert Menendez to resign following his indictment on federal bribery charges. Menendez is accused of accepting bribes in exchange for official acts, but he has denied the charges and vowed to fight them in court. The case is being closely watched by both Democrats and Republicans, and its outcome is sure to have a major impact on the political landscape in New Jersey and beyond.
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) praised former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) for her leadership, while expressing doubts about current Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) amidst the looming shutdown crisis. Burchett believes Pelosi was more successful in her leadership than McCarthy has been, and that McCarthy has not been able to provide the necessary leadership to keep the caucus together and prevent a shutdown.
Dave McCormick, a former hedge fund manager and Gulf War veteran, launched his campaign for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania on Thursday, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown against incumbent Sen. Bob Casey (D). McCormick has received broad support from prominent Republicans and the Pennsylvania Republican Party, while Casey has been in office since 2007 and is the chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee. The race between the two candidates is expected to be close and could have a major impact on the balance of power in the Senate.
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is visiting Washington, D.C. to seek additional military aid to help fend off Russia’s invasion, but a key bloc of Republicans in the GOP-controlled lower chamber have expressed skepticism and sent a letter to the White House expressing their opposition to the request for $24 billion in additional funding. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and other Republicans have voiced their support for the Biden administration’s efforts, but the letter from the GOP lawmakers expresses their concern that the Biden administration has not provided sufficient answers to their questions. The letter states that the lawmakers will not support additional funding for Ukraine until they receive answers to their questions.
The Biden administration has announced an expansion of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for Venezuelan migrants, allowing recent arrivals to apply for deportation protections and work permits. This move is in response to the growing number of people fleeing the South American country and elsewhere to arrive at the U.S. border with Mexico, as well as the request from cities struggling to house asylum-seekers. The TPS program was created to offer a temporary safe haven to migrants from countries facing humanitarian crises, and Venezuelans who arrived in the U.S. before March 2021 are eligible for the program.
The Senate has confirmed Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. as the nation's top military officer, in a move that is necessary to confirm Biden's nominees and ensure the Pentagon is adequately funded. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Wednesday night that the House will vote again on the $826.2 billion defense bill, and the House plans to move forward with the Department of Defense bill and then a number of other appropriation bills. It remains to be seen whether the House will be able to pass the defense bill and avert a government shutdown in 10 days.
Judy B. Fights for Ukraine’s Survival: Umerov Makes First International Appearance Since Appointment
Judy B. Fights for Ukraine’s Survival: Umerov Makes First International Appearance Since Appointment
Ukraine's new defense minister, Umerov, has made his first international appearance following a dramatic reshuffle of the country's military leadership in the midst of a war against Russia. Judy B., a 64-year-old professional therapist from the Houston area, is trying to rally support for Ukraine through her star role in one of the ads. She believes the US has a responsibility to defend democracy globally, and is doing her best to ensure Ukraine receives the support it needs.