The Latest Breaking News from Bob Menendez

Biden border move opens rift among Senate Democrats

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration’s latest decision to lift border restrictions has laid bare a key disagreement in the Senate Democratic caucus, threatening to frustrate legislative efforts ahead of midterm elections where Republicans hope to flip control of Congress.

Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2022

Biden faces political pressure over border expulsion order - Roll Call

Most Democrats have pushed the administration to rescind the public health directive, but the CDC has yet to announce its call.

Roll Call · Mar 31, 2022

US Lawmakers Want To Investigate El Salvador's Bitcoin Adoption; Bukele Says 'We Will Stand For Freedom'

Senators James Risch (R-Idaho), Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) introduced the "Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador (ACES) Act" to investigate the impact of El Salvador's adoption of Bitcoin (CRYPTO:

Benzinga · Mar 24, 2022

Senate starts recess without taking action on Ukraine-Russia crisis - Roll Call

The Senate left for its latest recess without passing any measure that would slap sanctions on Russia if it invades Ukraine.

Roll Call · Feb 18, 2022

As bipartisan talks stall, GOP goes it alone on Russia sanctions - Roll Call

Republicans released their own Russia sanctions bill after Senate Democrats made a counteroffer on Monday, likely ending talks.

Roll Call · Feb 15, 2022

As Iran nuclear talks enter final stretch, opposition grows in US

Intensifying US debate over Iran nuclear agreement shows that reviving the pact is ‘in sight’, analysts say.

Al Jazeera · Feb 9, 2022

US Says Window for Talks with Iran is ‘Very, Very Short’

The Biden administration is blaming the former Trump administration for triggering Iran’s decision to enrich more uranium to a higher degree of purity by pulling out from the Iran nuclear deal in 2017. Ned Price, a US State Department spokesman, made the justification after a “barrage of criticism” launched by…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 4, 2022

Biden says US is ‘ready no matter what happens’ as Russia escalates threat on Ukraine – as it happened

‘We continue to urge diplomacy as the best way forward’ Biden says as UN meeting outlines potential Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - US · Jan 31, 2022

Senators close to deal on Russian sanctions bill

WASHINGTON — U.S. senators are close to a deal on a Russia sanctions bill that could include some penalties even if President Vladimir Putin doesn’t send troops into Ukraine, Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez said.

Tribune News Service · Jan 30, 2022

Senators close to deal on Russian sanctions bill

WASHINGTON — U.S. senators are close to agreeing on a Russia sanctions bill that could include some penalties even if President Vladimir Putin doesn’t send troops into Ukraine, Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez said.

Tribune News Service · Jan 30, 2022