Happening Now  Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife were indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges and taken into custody Friday in connection with a federal probe into ties between American business leaders and the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan, per the AP. From 2014 to 2021, Cuellar and his wife accepted nearly $600,000 in bribes from an Azerbaijan-controlled energy company and a bank in Mexico, and in exchange, Cuellar agreed to advance the interests of the country and the bank in the US, according to the indictment. Keep reading From our sponsor  Hydrow is the next big thing in exercise. This rowing machine delivers on-the-water content for a more unique and efficient workout experience. Right now, you can get $600 off the Hydrow Pro with code NEWSPRO or $200 off the Hydrow Wave with code NEWSWAVE. Start Rowing Today's 6 Most-Read Stories
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Friday, May 3, 2024
Congressman Cuellar Indicted on Bribery Charges (Newser Breaking News)
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