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Menendez steps down as Foreign Relations chairman after indictment

Senator Bob Menendez has temporarily stepped down from his position as the head of the foreign relations committee in the Senate. This decision was made in response to allegations of bribery, as federal agents found evidence of bribery agreements and large sums of cash at Menendez's home.
Menendez and his spouse are facing three criminal counts, including conspiracy to commit bribery, conspiracy to commit honest services fraud, and conspiracy to commit extortion. This is not the first time Menendez has faced charges of accepting bribes, as he previously stepped down in 2015 due to similar allegations.
The indictment states that Menendez's role as a senator facilitated the alleged influence-peddling, highlighting the significance of his decision to temporarily step aside from his leadership position.

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BBC News

Bob Menendez steps down as US Senate foreign relations chairman after indictment

Top Democrats turn on Robert Menendez amid allegations of gold bars and jackets stuffed with cash.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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USA Today

Sen. Bob Menendez steps down as chair of Foreign Relations Committee after corruption charges

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Menendez has decided to temporarily step down from serving as chair of the Foreign Relations Committee.

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The Washington Post

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The Democratic senator from N.J. temporarily stepped down from his leadership role on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, per Democratic caucus rules.

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New York Post

Sen. Bob Menendez steps down as panel chair after bribe charges, NJ...

Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) will step aside from his chairmanship of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee after his indictment on bribery charges.

2 months ago·New York, United States

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The Hill

Menendez steps down as Foreign Relations chairman after indictment

Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) will step down from his position as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee following an indictment that was unsealed on Friday. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced the move Friday afternoon. Under Democratic Conference rules, a member in a leadership position or with a chair must resign if charged…

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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Washington Examiner

Schumer confirms Menendez will step down from committee chairmanship after indictment

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) confirmed Friday that Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) will be stepping down as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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