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New Jersey Democrat George Helmy sworn in as replacement for Menendez in the Senate

Sep. 09, 2024 18:45 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — New Jersey has a new U.S. senator after the August resignation of Democrat Bob Menendez. Sen. George Helmy, a Democrat and former chief of staff to New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, was sworn in on Monday and will serve in office for about two months until the November...

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Aug. 23, 2024 19:46 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Tom Cotton, R-Ark. ___ NBC's “Meet the Press” — Ohio Sen. JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee; Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. ___ CBS’...

The Latest: Walz accepts the party’s nomination for vice president at DNC Day 3

Aug. 21, 2024 23:56 PM EDT

Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz and former President Bill Clinton headlined the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, the third day of the party’s choreographed rollout of a new candidate, Kamala Harris, and her pitch to voters. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and...

Here's the schedule for the DNC's third night in Chicago featuring Walz, Clinton and Amanda Gorman

Aug. 21, 2024 19:27 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Democratic National Convention organizers have released the schedule for the event's third day. Headliners include Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, and former President Bill Clinton. Other speakers include former House Speaker...

New Jersey governor's former chief of staff to replace Menendez, but only until November election

Aug. 16, 2024 15:40 PM EDT

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday tapped his former chief of staff to temporarily replace convicted U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and said he will appoint whoever wins the post in November as soon as election results are certified. Democratic Rep. Andy...

Bob Menendez to be replaced by New Jersey governor's former top aide, AP source says

Aug. 15, 2024 15:20 PM EDT

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy will name his former chief of staff George Helmy to serve as interim senator when Bob Menendez resigns later this month after his conviction on federal bribery charges, according to a person familiar with the decision. ...