Mr. Menendez, who has been in political office since 1974, is facing 16 charges including conspiracy and bribery. The corruption trial of Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) is underway, as the jury was seated and opening arguments began on May 15 in a case that could alter the senator’s political future. Mr. Menendez, who has been
The Chinese regime has improved influence operation tools such as TikTok, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies to use against targets. Beijing is “growing increasingly confident” in its ability to influence elections in the United States and globally, according to Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines. The Chinese authorities, she said, have perfected its influence
As the Affordable Connectivity Program has run out of money, court cases are calling for an end to its funding sources. Dating back to 1934, Americans have paid into a fund that began as a mechanism for providing every household with telephone service and evolved into the federal initiative for universal internet access. Cell and
Washington — President Biden and former President Donald Trump will go head-to-head in presidential debates on June 27 and Sept. 10, with the two White House hopefuls accepting invitations from CNN and ABC News to participate in the events after a flurry of activity on Wednesday. Plans for the debates came together quickly after the
Supreme Court lets Louisiana use new congressional map in upcoming election – CBS News Watch CBS News The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will allow Louisiana to use a congressional map in November that includes a second district where the majority of voters are Black, giving them the opportunity to elect their favored candidate.
Biden and Trump agree to 2 presidential debates – CBS News Watch CBS News President Biden and former President Donald Trump have agreed to come face-to-face for the first presidential debate of the year on June 27 in Atlanta. Nancy Cordes reports from the White House. View CBS News In Be the first to know
Transportation committee Republicans question Biden request to guarantee federal government pay all costs in rebuilding the span without knowing the price tag. There are two recovery efforts in Baltimore Harbor: the urgent one below the destroyed Francis Scott Key Bridge and the methodical “pay-and-chase” one unfolding in Congress and, eventually, in courtrooms around the world.