Sen. Bob Menendez Doesn’t Rule Out Testifying In His Bribery Trial
Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) on Thursday did not rule out the possibility of taking the witness stand in his upcoming bribery trial next week in New York.
Political news from state New Jersey
Asa Hutchinson, Fierce Never Trumper In The GOP Primary, Won’t Be Voting For Biden
Asa Hutchinson, the former governor of Arkansas and one of Donald Trump’s sharpest critics on the GOP presidential debate stage, said he won’t be voting for President Joe Biden in November.
Governor says he won’t support a bill that could lead to $3M in assistance to striking workers
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said Thursday he doesn’t support a vague bill passed in the final minutes of the legislative session that creates a $3 million fund that could financially benefit striking union workers, signaling he would will likely veto it.
Ex-Nebraska Lawmaker Faces New Charges in Campaign Finance Case
Former Representative Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska has been charged with lying to federal authorities during a campaign finance investigation, renewing a case that an appeals court had overturned.
New Jersey legislators advance bill overhauling state’s open records law
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey lawmakers pushed ahead Thursday with legislation overhauling the state’s public records access law, reigniting debate over the revisions that stalled earlier this year amid vocal opposition from civil rights and other groups.
Despite charges, few call for Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar to resign from office
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, is facing charges of bribery, money laundering and working on behalf of a foreign government. He is the third lawmaker in Congress to face a federal indictment this session.
Cruise Ship Sails Into NYC Port With 44-Foot Dead Whale Across Its Bow
NEW YORK (AP) — A cruise ship sailed into a New York City port with a 44-foot (13-meter) dead whale across its bow, marine authorities said.
Miss Teen USA Abdicates Throne 2 Days After Miss USA's Resignation
Two days after Miss USA resigned from her post, her counterpart at Miss Teen USA has announced she is also stepping aside.