How the Menendez verdict undercuts a core GOP talking point

The New Jersey senator is the latest Democrat to face criminal action from the Biden administration. Someone should tell congressional Republicans.

Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) leaves court after the verdict was read at his trial in New York City on July 16, 2024. Photo by Brendan Mcdermid/Reuters

First Things First

Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) was convicted on all 16 counts in his federal corruption trial this afternoon. He became the first sitting member of Congress in US history to be convicted of …