Judge rules prosecutors in Menendez case can’t use evidence they say is crucial

Washington — Prosecutors trying to prove that New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez wielded his political influence in exchange for bribes cannot show jurors evidence that they argue is “critical” to their case, a federal judge ruled Friday.  U.S. District Court Judge Sidney Stein said prosecutors could not use text messages from 2019 that allegedly show

IN-DEPTH: Abortion a Top Issue Leading Into 2024 Election

Perspectives on abortion vary widely among candidates and voters. Michelle and Jerry Shelfer have first-hand experience with trauma from abortion. The husband and wife met 40 years ago and obtained an abortion the first time Ms. Shelfer became pregnant. Raised in a secular Jewish home, Ms. Shelfer told The Epoch Times having an abortion was

Maryland Senate Candidate Larry Hogan Says Republicans Can’t Count on His Vote in Senate

As the November election approaches, former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has intensified his efforts to court voters in the traditionally blue state. Mr. Hogan’s latest ad emphasizes independence from party lines, positioning himself as a candidate committed to the interests of Maryland rather than the Republican party’s agenda. His move highlights the critical role Maryland

DNC plans to nominate Biden and Harris virtually before convention

Will the 2024 DNC mirror the 1968 protests? Will the 2024 Democratic National Convention mirror the 1968 protests? 06:07 The Democratic Party plans to nominate President Biden and Vice President Harris virtually before its scheduled convention in late August to meet an Aug. 7 ballot certification deadline in Ohio, CBS News has learned.  The move