"Sen. Bob Menendez Considers Independent Run for Reelection"
TL;DR
New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez, facing federal bribery charges, has announced that he will not run for reelection in the Democratic primary but may consider an independent bid for a fourth term. Menendez, who denies any wrongdoing, is set to face trial on May 6. His decision comes amid low approval ratings and opposition from fellow Democrats in the state, with two prominent figures already running to replace him in the upcoming primary.
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