Justice Department moves to drop case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Following the departure of several federal prosecutors, the Department of Justice moved to dismiss corruption charges against the Big Apple's mayor.
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Zelenskyy meets with Vance, says Ukraine needs “real security guarantees”
Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a high-stakes meeting at this year’s Munich Security conference to discuss the Trump administration’s efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Vance said the U.S. seeks a “durable” peace, while Zelenskyy expressed the desire for extensive discussions to prepare for any end to the conflict.
Prosecutors file motion to drop corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Federal prosecutors in New York have filed a motion to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, bringing to a close a days-long battle that has upended the Justice Department over the decision to abandon the case. The motion to dismiss the five-count indictment was filed on the court’s public docket on
Judge Declines to Halt Trump’s Firing of Inspectors General
The fired inspectors general were forced to drop a request for a temporary restraining order. A federal judge on Feb. 14 rejected an emergency bid by eight inspectors general fired by the Trump administration to have their jobs restored. District Judge of the District of Columbia Ana Reyes forced the attorney for the inspectors general
Judge Temporarily Halts Trump Admin’s Firing of CFPB Employees
The order comes amid the Trump administration’s efforts to scale back the federal workforce. President Donald Trump’s executive order enabling the speedy removal of thousands of career federal managers is now on hold as it relates to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), as a lawsuit challenging the policy moves forward. A Feb. 14 order
Trump, Musk to Appear for Joint Interview With Fox’s Hannity
DOGE’s discoveries and spending cuts crossed the $3 billion mark on Feb. 11 President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk will participate in their first joint interview on Feb. 18 with Sean Hannity, Fox News announced on Feb. 14. The interview will be conducted at the White House, taped that Tuesday afternoon, and then
‘You’re my rock’: Politicians trade roses and thorns this Valentine’s Day
Political power couples celebrated Valentine's Day on social media this year — but not without a few jabs from opposing parties.