Jurors resume deliberations in Sen. Menendez’s bribery trial for 3rd day

Washington — Jurors in New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez’s bribery trial will meet for a third day Tuesday to deliberate the fate of the New Jersey Democrat, who is accused of accepting bribes from three New Jersey businessmen in exchange for using his political influence to their benefit.  The jury began deliberations Friday afternoon and

Republican Speakers Portray American Dream as Out of Reach for Average Americans

Guests spoke nostalgically about prospering through hard work in earlier times but said that is increasingly difficult in the current economic climate. MILWAUKEE—Republicans touted the value of personal responsibility, legal immigration, and hard work on the first night of their national convention, capping a day dedicated to messaging on the economy. A stream of elected