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Senator Robert Menendez, a Democratic lawmaker from New Jersey, was found guilty of federal corruption charges in New York. He was convicted on all 16 counts, including bribery, obstruction of justice, acting as a foreign agent, and wire fraud. Menendez plans to appeal the verdict. Meanwhile, China expressed opposition to Donald Trump's selection of JD Vance as his running mate, stating that it opposes China being made into a campaign issue. Vance, a Republican senator from Ohio, has been a vocal critic of China and has advocated for a stronger focus on countering its influence. In domestic news, President Biden proposed a cap on rent increases for landlords with 50 or more units, aiming to address rising housing costs in the U.S. The proposal would limit rent hikes to 5 percent and would apply only to existing units for a period of two years. The White House believes this measure would provide a temporary solution until new housing construction increases supply.

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Senator Menendez Convicted of Corruption Charges

This Chapter discusses the conviction of Senator Robert Menendez on federal corruption charges. Menendez, a Democratic lawmaker from New Jersey, was found guilty of using his position to benefit businessmen and foreign governments in exchange for bribes. He plans to appeal the verdict.

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China Criticizes Trump's Running Mate Choice

This Chapter focuses on China's reaction to Donald Trump's selection of JD Vance as his running mate. China expressed opposition to China being made into a campaign issue, stating that Vance has been a vocal critic of China and has advocated for a stronger focus on countering its influence.

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Biden Proposes Rent Cap for Large Landlords

This Chapter covers President Biden's proposal to cap rent increases for landlords with 50 or more units. The proposal aims to address rising housing costs in the U.S. and would limit rent hikes to 5 percent for a period of two years. The White House believes this measure would provide a temporary solution until new housing construction increases supply.

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Q&A

• What charges was Senator Robert Menendez convicted of?

  Senator Robert Menendez was convicted on all 16 counts, including bribery, obstruction of justice, acting as a foreign agent, and wire fraud.

• What was China's reaction to Donald Trump's choice of JD Vance as his running mate?

  China expressed opposition to China being made into a campaign issue, stating that Vance has been a vocal critic of China and has advocated for a stronger focus on countering its influence.

• What is President Biden's proposal to address rising housing costs?

  President Biden proposed a cap on rent increases for landlords with 50 or more units, aiming to limit rent hikes to 5 percent for a period of two years.

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