10 h. ago Federal judge wants 'adversarial' review of NYC Mayor Eric Adams

Corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams are on hold while a judge seeks legal input on whether the DOJ can dismiss them.

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11 h. ago Eric Adams' case indefinitely adjourned by judge following DOJ request

A federal judge has indefinitely adjourned New York City Mayor Eric Adams' fraud criminal trial after last week's request from the Department of Justice.

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12 h. ago Judge adjourns case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, stops short of dismissing the charges

Judge Dale Ho has decided to adjourn the trial of New York City Mayor Eric Adams on corruption charges until further notice after the Justice Department said it would drop its case.

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21 h. ago Washington Post columnist Jason Willick discusses the latest facing NYC Mayor Adams

Steve Inskeep talks with Jason Willick, a Washington Post columnist who argues the Trump administration needlessly created a scandal in its handling of corruption charges facing NYC Mayor Eric Adams.

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22 h. ago Facing Trump’s Threats, New York’s Governor Adopts a ‘Rambo’ Attitude

Gov. Kathy Hochul has embraced a more aggressive stance as she takes on President Trump, deals with Mayor Eric Adams and nears a competitive election next year.

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27 h. ago Trump Claims Power to Fire Administrative Law Judges at Will

The Justice Department said a law protecting the officials from arbitrary removal is an unconstitutional intrusion on presidential authority.

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31 h. ago Pam Bondi Derides Eric Adams Indictment in New York as ‘Incredibly Weak’

At a conservative conference, Pam Bondi calls the case against New York Mayor Eric Adams “incredibly weak.”

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31 h. ago New York Gov. Hochul won't remove NYC Mayor Adams amid calls for him to step down

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will not remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office. He faces five federal charges of corruption and bribery -- charges which the DOJ says should be suspended.

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33 h. ago NY Governor won't remove NYC Mayor Adams from office, another win for President Trump

NYC Mayor Eric Adams emerged as a key ally of President Trump on his immigration crackdown after Trump's DOJ agreed to shelve corruption charges. Governor Hochul says Adams will remain in office.

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35 h. ago Hochul to Seek New Oversight, but Won’t Remove Adams for Now

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York is said to be planning to announce that she will not remove Mayor Eric Adams at this time, but she will seek to increase the state’s supervision of New York City’s affairs.

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36 h. ago Hochul Plans to Impose New Oversight of New York City Amid Adams Scandal

Gov. Kathy Hochul intends to create new guardrails for the state to oversee the city’s affairs amid Mayor Eric Adams’s troubling behavior, but she does not plan to remove him at this time.

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53 h. ago Generals, senior officers at DOD could soon be fired: US officials

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering firing or removing generals and senior officers as early as this week, according to multiple officials.

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54 h. ago Emil Bove cites Trump's agenda for dropping Eric Adams corruption case

In a court appearance Wednesday, acting deputy attorney general Emil Bove denied that dropping the bribery case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams was part of a "quid pro quo."

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54 h. ago Aiding Trump Outweighs Prosecutions, Justice Dept. Official Suggests

Emil Bove III, the acting deputy attorney general, tried to persuade a judge to let him drop a corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams. He said the mayor was crucial to the president’s agenda.

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55 h. ago Judge deliberates after Justice Department pushes to end corruption case against NYC Mayor Adams

During a hearing on Wednesday, Judge Dale Ho questioned federal prosecutors over their decision to suspend criminal charges against Mayor Eric Adams. Judge Ho's ruling is expected soon.

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55 h. ago Judge deliberates after DOJ pushes to end corruption case against NYC Mayor Adams

During a hearing on Wednesday, Judge Dale Ho questioned federal prosecutors over their decision to suspend criminal charges against Mayor Eric Adams. Judge Ho's ruling is expected soon.

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55 h. ago Hegseth could soon fire or remove generals and senior officers, US officials say

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering firing or removing generals and senior officers as early as this week, according to multiple officials.

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55 h. ago Federal judge waits to decide about dismissing corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

A federal judge did not make a determination on Wednesday whether to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

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56 h. ago Judge weighs DOJ request to drop criminal charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and DOJ attorneys appeared before federal Judge Dale Ho Tuesday afternoon, arguing that five federal corruption and bribery charges against Adams should be put on hold.

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58 h. ago Eric Adams gets surprise GOP ally in Congress as rumors swirl Gov. Hochul could oust him

The lone House Republican from New York City is backing Mayor Eric Adams amid rumors Gov. Kathy Hochul could pressure him to step aside.

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