Resignation of Sen. Bob Menendez and Replacement

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., plans to resign after being found guilty of bribery and acting as a foreign agent. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has announced George Helmy as Menendez's replacement. Rep. Andy Kim won the Democratic nomination for Senate, facing off against Republican Curtis Bashaw.

Corruption trial of Sen. Bob Menendez

Attorneys for Sen. Bob Menendez's co-defendants argue that the corruption case is based on guilt by association, emphasizing innocent gestures and friendships, refuting allegations of bribery and highlighting cultural norms regarding gift giving.