Richard Blumenthal Archives - New Jersey Globe

Emil Bove accused of perjury, evasiveness at tough Senate hearing for federal judgeship

June 25, 2025 3:48 pm

As Emil Bove faced questioning from senators today for a powerful judgeship on the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, a few key themes came up repeatedly. Bove didn’t recall quite a bit of what senators, mostly Democrats, alleged he has...

Senate Judiciary Committee hears Semper’s nomination for federal judgeship

October 4, 2023 1:44 pmOctober 4, 2023 1:46 pm

Assistant U.S. Attorney Jamel Semper appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee today, the first step on his path towards being confirmed as a United States District Court Judge for the District of New Jersey. Semper, who was nominated by President...

Kim says he’ll back Austin waiver, but Sherrill not ready to commit

December 8, 2020 7:06 pmSeptember 5, 2025 9:44 am

Two Democrats from New Jersey who serve on the House Armed Services Committee today voiced different views on support of a waiver that would allow President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, retired Army General Lloyd Austin, to...

Menendez raises $300k to help Democrats win U.S. Senate majority

December 5, 2019 6:30 pmDecember 6, 2019 1:57 am

Four United States Senators will be in Hoboken tonight for a high-dollar fundraiser to benefit the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. U.S. Senator Bob Menendez is hosting the event, where about twenty donors are coughing up five-figure contributions to help Democrats...