text:  Menendez is also accused of using his position as a U.S. senator to benefit the governments of Egypt and Qatar. Two of the New Jersey businessmen are also on trial, while the third pleaded guilty. On Wednesday, Menendez's attorneys rested their case after calling five witnesses. Menendez did not take the stand to testify in his own defense. Closing arguments could begin as soon as Monday. Ryan Lucas, NPR News, Washington.