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James Barron
2025-06-17 12:01:58
United States
United States Politics and Government

Why a Teacher of the Year Is Giving His Prize Money Away

Alhassan Susso, who teaches in the Bronx, is funding a teaching prize in Gambia, his home country, after the State Department canceled a grant program.

Tracey Tully
2025-06-17 09:02:21
United States
United States Politics and Government

A Senator’s Fall From Grace Ends in a Grim Federal Lockup

For decades, Robert Menendez, 71, was one of New Jersey’s most influential Democrats. He is expected to start serving an 11-year sentence on Tuesday.

Tracey Tully
2025-04-21 21:01:32
United States
United States Politics and Government

Nadine Menendez Is Found Guilty of Taking Bribes and Obstructing Justice

Ms. Menendez had been charged with her husband, Robert Menendez, a former New Jersey senator convicted in July of trading his political influence for gold, cash and a Mercedes-Benz.

Tracey Tully And Olivia Bensimon
2025-04-14 12:01:37
United States
Bribery and Kickbacks

How a Private Health Crisis Has Loomed Over 2 Very Public Trials

Nadine Menendez’s breast cancer diagnosis has held a powerful grip on the government’s bribery case against her and her husband, Robert Menendez, New Jersey’s disgraced former senator.

Nadine and Bob Menendez Were ‘Partners in Crime,’ Prosecutor Says

But a lawyer for Ms. Menendez, the wife of former Senator Robert Menendez, told jurors at the start of her bribery trial that she lacked “knowledge and intent.”

Benjamin Weiser
2025-03-18 09:01:50
United States
United States Politics and Government

Nadine Menendez, Wife of Ex-Senator, Goes to Trial on Bribery Charges

Former Senator Robert Menendez was sentenced to 11 years in prison after a trial in which he attempted to shift blame to his wife. Jury selection for her trial begins Tuesday.