{"id":2088548,"date":"2023-11-02T20:12:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T00:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fetterman-introduces-resolution-aimed-at-menendezs-classified-briefing-access\/"},"modified":"2023-11-02T20:13:24","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T00:13:24","slug":"fetterman-introduces-resolution-aimed-at-menendezs-classified-briefing-access","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fetterman-introduces-resolution-aimed-at-menendezs-classified-briefing-access\/","title":{"rendered":"Fetterman proposes resolution to limit Menendez&#8217;s classified briefing access."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffetterman-introduces-resolution-aimed-at-menendezs-classified-briefing-access%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2088548&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Senator Fetterman Takes Bold Action to Pressure \u2063Senator Menendez<\/h2>\n<p>Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania is making\u200d waves with his latest move to push Senator Bob Menendez \u2064of New Jersey to\u200b step down. Fetterman introduced a resolution that would\u2062 impose strict sanctions on senators\u2062 indicted\u200d for specific crimes, including being barred from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lawmakers-expect-to-get-classified-briefings-on-ufos\/\" title=\"Lawmakers anticipate receiving classified briefings about UFOs.\">receiving classified briefings<\/a>, serving on \u200dcommittees, and requesting \u2062government funds for\u200d international travel. Although the \u2064resolution\u2064 doesn&#8217;t explicitly mention Menendez, it&#8217;s clear that he is\u200b the target.<\/p>\n<h3>Fetterman&#8217;s Strong \u200cStance<\/h3>\n<p>In his resolution, Fetterman \u2062outlines \u200cthree offenses that would make a senator\u200d eligible for these internal sanctions: acting\u200c as a foreign agent, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-republicans-target-nih-for-more-oversight-of-potential-pandemic-pathogens-research\/\" title=\"Senate Republicans Target NIH For More Oversight Of \u2018Potential Pandemic Pathogens\u2019 Research\">compromising national security<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/devin-nunes-blasts-nsa-director-paul-nakasone-over-political-targeting-of-former-trump-official-michael-ellis\/\" title=\"Devin Nunes Blasts NSA Director Paul Nakasone over Political Targeting of Former Trump Official Michael Ellis\">mishandling classified information<\/a>. Menendez, who is facing two federal indictments, is accused of accepting bribes \u2062for political \u200cfavors\u200b and acting\u200c as\u200c an unregistered foreign agent\u2064 on behalf \u2064of Egypt.<\/p>\n<p>Despite being under indictment, Menendez recently participated in a \u200bbriefing on the\u2062 war in Ukraine, \u2063which Fetterman finds \u200bunacceptable. The Pennsylvania senator believes it&#8217;s crucial to\u200b question whether \u200dit&#8217;s appropriate for someone accused of being a\u200b foreign agent to receive\u2064 classified briefings. Fetterman expressed his astonishment at anyone\u200b who would support such \u2064a\u2064 situation.<\/p>\n<h3>Fetterman&#8217;s Ongoing Fight<\/h3>\n<p>While Fetterman&#8217;s office \u2062did not\u2064 release \u200ba statement on the resolution, \u200chis\u200b stance on the Menendez matter is\u200b well \u200cknown. He was the first senator to call for Menendez&#8217;s\u2062 resignation\u2064 when the bribery charges were \u200binitially brought against him. Fetterman\u2063 later urged\u2064 the Senate to expel Menendez after additional charges were \u200bfiled, alleging\u200b violations of the Foreign \u200dAgents Registration Act.<\/p>\n<p>According to\u2063 federal\u2062 prosecutors, Menendez \u200cand his wife are accused\u2062 of using his position on the Senate Foreign Relations\u2063 Committee to gain influence \u200bwith\u2064 donors and benefit the Egyptian\u200b government in exchange for various forms of payment. Menendez has vehemently denied the charges, calling them part of a smear campaign against him. He has\u2062 pleaded not guilty and\u200c is determined\u200c to fight the allegations.<\/p>\n<p>Menendez criticized \u2064Fetterman&#8217;s resolution, stating that it disregards fundamental principles of American democracy, \u2064such\u2062 as due process, \u200bthe \u2064presumption of innocence, and the rule of law.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What is the purpose\u200d of Senator Fetterman&#8217;s resolution in addressing the issue of ethical misconduct among senators?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Move \u200cis unusual, Fetterman&#8217;s bold action is intended to \u2063address the issue of ethical misconduct among senators and hold them accountable for their actions.<\/p>\n<p>The resolution \u200bcomes \u2063in the\u2064 wake of recent \u200ccontroversies surrounding Senator Menendez, who has been indicted on federal corruption charges. Despite these charges, Menendez has refused to resign from his position, sparking outrage among many of his fellow lawmakers and constituents. Fetterman&#8217;s resolution aims to put pressure on Menendez to step down\u200c and\u2063 ensure that senators facing serious criminal charges are not able\u200d to continue their \u200cduties without consequences.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most significant aspects of Fetterman&#8217;s resolution is the imposition of \u2063strict\u2062 sanctions. By barring indicted senators from \u2064receiving classified briefings, serving on committees, and requesting government funds for international travel,\u2062 Fetterman is seeking to limit their influence and \u2063prevent them from carrying\u200d out their duties in\u2062 a manner that could potentially compromise the integrity\u200b of the Senate.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Fetterman&#8217;s resolution serves as an important reminder of the need for accountability and ethical conduct among lawmakers. It sends \u200da strong message that senators who engage \u2064in illegal activities should not be allowed\u200c to continue in their\u200c roles without facing the appropriate consequences. This move by Fetterman demonstrates his\u200c commitment to \u200cupholding high standards \u2063of integrity and ensuring that the Senate\u2062 remains a place of honor and trust.<\/p>\n<p>While some may argue that Fetterman&#8217;s resolution is an overly harsh response to Menendez&#8217;s \u200bsituation, it is important to \u2062remember that senators hold positions of immense power and influence. They are entrusted with making decisions that\u200d affect \u2062the lives of millions of people, and as such, they should be held to the highest standards of conduct. Any senator found guilty of serious crimes should not be able\u200c to retain their \u2064position and continue to shape legislation and policies that impact \u200dthe American people.<\/p>\n<p>Fetterman&#8217;s bold action is a testament to \u200chis dedication to ensuring that our elected officials are held accountable for their actions. \u200cBy introducing this resolution, he is championing the values of\u2064 transparency, integrity, and ethical conduct within the Senate. It \u200bis a strong\u200b statement that\u200c unethical behavior will not be tolerated, and that those who violate the law will face serious consequences.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Senator John Fetterman&#8217;s recent move\u2062 to pressure Senator\u200b Bob Menendez\u2064 to step\u2063 down is\u2063 a bold and important\u200c action. It\u200b serves as a reminder of the\u200c need \u200cfor accountability and ethical conduct among lawmakers. Fetterman&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fetterman-introduces-resolution-aimed-at-menendezs-classified-briefing-access\/\" title=\"Fetterman proposes resolution to limit Menendez's classified briefing access.\">resolution imposes strict sanctions<\/a> on indicted senators and aims to hold them accountable\u2064 for their actions. This move\u2062 demonstrates Fetterman&#8217;s commitment to upholding high standards\u2063 of integrity\u200c within the Senate \u2064and ensuring that our elected officials are held to the highest standard of conduct.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) aims to push Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) to resign by introducing a resolution. It prevents indicted senators from accessing classified briefings, committee roles, or government funds for international travel. Although not naming Menendez, the resolution is part of Fetterman&#8217;s broader efforts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2088549,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2088548","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2088548","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2088548"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2088548\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2088549"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2088548"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2088548"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2088548"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}