Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife are facing corruption-related charges. An unsealed federal indictment reveals the New Jersey senator and his wife, Nadine Arslanian Menendez, are accused of accepting “hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes” in exchange for the senator’s influence. Prosecutors allege the bribes included cash, gold, mortgage payme ... Show More
Sep 2023
Gold Bars, Wads of Cash and a Senator’s Indictment
<p>In one of the most serious political corruption cases in recent history, federal prosecutors have accused a senior U.S. senator of trading the power of his position for cash, gifts and gold.</p><p>Tracey Tully, who covers New Jersey for The Times, tells the story behind the ch ... Show More
23m 33s
Sep 2023
12 PM ET: Menendez’s plea, US solider coming home, NYC’s ‘new Ellis Island’ & more
New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez has entered his plea in federal court today in the bribery and corruption case against him, his wife, and three other co-defendants. The US Army private who crossed into North Korea has been returned to the US – we have more on his wellbeing. More ... Show More
5m 28s
Jun 2021
Wednesday, June 30, 2021: Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturns Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction
Breaking: The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has vacated Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction and judgement of sentence. He could be released from prison today.
Plus, the Manhattan District Attorney's office is cranking up the heat on former President Donald Trump’s legal woes -- ... Show More
38m 50s
Dec 2018
Interview with expected House Judiciary Chair Jerry Nadler on the latest Trump investigation developments; Interview with Florida Republican Senator Marco Rubio on Mueller and Saudi Arabia; State of the Cartoonion: Trump's late night phone habits
First, Jake talks to the expected head of the House Judiciary Committee Jerry Nadler about the Mueller investigation and whether the Southern District of New York alleging Trump directed Cohen to commit felonies is an impeachable offense. Then, Jake is joined by Florida Republica ... Show More
40m 31s