Bob Menendez to be replaced by NJ governor's former top aide: AP source

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy will name his former chief of staff George Helmy to serve as interim senator when Bob Menendez resigns later this month after his conviction on federal bribery charges, according to a person familiar with the decision. Helmy served as Murphy's top aide from 2019 to 2023 [...]