"Growing Calls for US to Withhold Military Aid to Egypt Amid Sen. Menendez's Indictment"

Calls are growing for the US to withhold military aid to Egypt following the indictment of Senator Bob Menendez on charges of corruptly aiding the Egyptian government. The charges include accepting bribes and gifts in exchange for using his influence to benefit Egypt. Menendez temporarily stepped down from his position as head of the Senate foreign relations committee. The Biden administration recently withheld $85 million in military aid to Egypt citing human rights concerns, but rights groups and lobbyists are now demanding a further $235 million be withheld. The indictment also reveals Menendez's close relationships with Egyptian intelligence services and his involvement in sharing sensitive information about US embassy staff in Cairo. The allegations are expected to impact US foreign policy and raise concerns about the Biden administration's promises on Egypt.