This Week in Politics: Jury deliberations begin in the trial of Senator Bob Menendez

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., enters federal court in New York, Friday, July 12, 2024.

A jury is deliberating the federal corruption case against New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez. Closing statements wrapped up late this week.

Menendez is charged with bribery and corruption, along with his wife and two businessmen. A third businessman who was charged, pleaded guilty and testified during the trial. The senator's wife, Nadine, will stand trial at a later date.

WNYC's Nancy Solomon joins Weekend Edition host David Furst with the latest.