Federal prosecutors say the investigation of Sen. Bob Menendez is still ongoing

Former News 12 New Jersey reporter Alex Zdan announced Friday his intent to run as a Republican for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by embattled Democrat Bob Menendez. Zdan is a former News 12 news anchor and former New Jersey news personality. He is a Republican who has worked for News 12 in New Jersey.

Sen. Bob Menendez faces numerous corruption charges, including that he acted as an agent for a foreign government. Menendez is under pressure by fellow Democrats to resign from office. Federal prosecutors say their investigation into New Jersey Sen. Menendez continues, federal prosecutors say. Prosecutors: Menendez investigation is ongoing.

Sen. Menendez responds to latest superseding indictment on corruption charges: 'Sensationalized allegations' Menendez is facing additional indictment alleging he benefited the Qatar government in exchange for gifts and payments. Menendez: 'I'm not a politician. I'm a senator. It's a senator who's not a senator, it's a politician who's got a lot of work to do. I don't like it'

The embattled senator is facing charges for allegedly working as a foreign agent for Egypt and Qatar. Menendez is accused of working as an agent for the two countries. He is also accused of allegedly working for Qatar and Egypt in the U.S. Menendez has been indicted by a federal grand jury.