Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine, were indicted by a grand jury on federal bribery charges stemming from their relationship with three businessmen, according to court filings, including possible dealings with an admitted felon and the authoritarian regime of Egypt.

Three days after Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife were indicted on federal bribery charges, the embattled lawmaker is set to make his first remarks to the public. New Jersey’s senior senator is expected to have a press conference at 11:30 a.

Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and his wife Nadine Arslanian arrive for a state dinner in honor of French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House in Washington, U.S., December 1, 2022. R

The White House weighed in on the charges against Sen. Bob Menendez on Monday, saying it was a "serious matter" but declining to call for his resignation.

Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) has recruited Abbe Lowell, the same lawyer representing Hunter Biden against his tax and firearm charges, to represent his federal bribery case.