Project 2025 director leaves Heritage Foundation

The director’s exit comes after Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has increasingly disavowed and criticized Project 2025, prompting speculation that his campaign forced the exit.

NJ Sen. Bob Menendez resigns after being convicted of bribery

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is resigning from office Aug. 20 following his conviction for taking bribes for corrupt acts including acting as an agent of the Egyptian government, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Tuesday.