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The Latest Breaking News from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Senate confirms Marco Rubio as US secretary of state in boost for Trump

Ninety-nine senators back confirmation of Rubio, 53, first member of Trump’s cabinet to win Senate approval

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Senate Foreign Relations Committee Unanimously Advances Rubio For Secretary

Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously advances Sen. Marco Rubio's nomination for secretary of state. Bipartisan support shown for Rubio's qualific...

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The US ambassador to the UN is tasked with doing a careful dance between Washington and the world

New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, a Republican, is set to testify before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Jan. 16, 2025, as part of her confirmation process to become the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

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Democrats and Republicans spar over whether Biden or Trump deserves credit for the ceasefire

Analysis: Whose ceasefire is it anyway?

The Independent UK

Antony Blinken Praises Sen. Marco Rubio As Likely Successor

Outgoing Secretary of State Blinken praises Sen. Rubio's foreign affairs expertise and leadership qualities in an interview.

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Confirmation Hearings Resume For Trump's Picks Rubio And Bondi

Confirmation hearings for Trump's cabinet picks resume, focusing on qualifications and policies. Senate plays crucial role in vetting nominees.

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Prosecutors Seek 15-Year Prison Term For Bob Menendez

Former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez convicted of corruption charges involving bribery and abuse of power, facing potential 15-year prison sentence.

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Former US Sen. Bob Menendez Faces 15-Year Prison Sentence

Former US Senator Bob Menendez faces potential 15-year prison sentence for corruption charges involving bribery and abuse of power. Prosecutors seek length...

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Prosecutors seek 15 years in prison for former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez after bribery conviction

Prosecutors say former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez should be imprisoned for 15 years after the Democrat became the first to be convicted of abusing a Senate committee leadership position and the first public official to be convicted of serving as a foreign agent

The Independent UK

Ted Cruz defends Trump’s pitch to acquire Greenland

Sen. Ted Cruz, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, stressed Greenland’s strategic location in the Arctic and its natural wealth of critical minerals.

The Texas Tribune

Cuba embargo backers lose advocate with resignation of Menendez - Roll Call

Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez’s resignation from the Senate this week will leave a noticeable gap on U.S.-Cuba matters.

Roll Call

US jury finds top Senator Bob Menendez guilty in bribery trial

Top Democrat faces growing calls to resign after being found guilty of accepting cash, gold bars and other bribes.

Al Jazeera

Prosecutor tells New York City jury at bribery trial that Sen. Bob Menendez put power 'up for sale'

Closing arguments have begun at the bribery trial of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, with a federal prosecutor telling jurors that Menendez put his power up for sale in return for bribes

The Independent UK

Senate Democrats Push For Action On Middle East Conflict

Progressive Democrats and Biden allies in the Senate are advocating for action to address civilian suffering in Gaza and considering cuts to military aid t...

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Senator Menendez accused of receiving gold bars and Grand Prix tickets

Senator Menendez finds himself in hot water once again, accused of receiving luxurious gifts from Qatar. His attorney dismisses the charges as desperate an...

Roll Call

Menendez faces new allegation he induced Qatar group to invest - Roll Call

Federal prosecutors made allegations Tuesday that Sen. Bob Menendez took actions related to Qatar to help a real estate investment project.

The Independent UK

Biden and Xi Jinping to meet for first time since China spy balloons scandal

Tensions have been raised between the US and China since February’s spy balloon incident

The Independent UK

Biden to press Xi to restore military talks after months of radio silence between US and China

Tensions have been raised between the US and China since February’s spy balloon incident

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Kiplinger

Legal Trouble for Senator Bob Menendez May Hurt Dems: The Kiplinger Letter

Menendez stepped down as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee but contends he will run for reelection in 2024.

The Independent UK

Sen. Menendez returns to New York court to enter plea to new conspiracy charge

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is returning to Manhattan federal court to enter a not guilty plea to a conspiracy charge alleging that he acted as an agent of the Egyptian government even as he chaired the Senate Foreign Relations Committee

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Senate acts on 'unprecedented' lack of U.S. ambassadors, spurred by Israel-Hamas war

The lack of a U.S. ambassador in Israel hobbles the Biden administration's ability to pursue its goals. The U.S. also lacks ambassadors in Egypt and other countries in the region.

The Independent UK

Menendez charged with acting as agent for Egyptian government

New Jersey senator is also accused of taking bribes in the form of cash, gold bars, and a Mercedes-Benz convertible used by his wife

Zenger

Longtime Israel Supporter And Iran Deal Critic Under Fire

Calls for Resignation: Senator Menendez Facing Bribery Charges

The Independent UK

Menendez's indictment means a new Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman and policy reviews

The new chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee says he's considering policy changes toward Egypt, Turkey and other countries as he took over the powerful leadership of the panel

Roll Call

Menendez pleads not guilty, will face colleagues calling for ouster

After pleading not guilty to a federal indictment, Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J. will face Senate colleagues Thursday who urged him to resign.

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