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New York City Mayor Eric Adams tried to get out of his bribery case by offering a bribe, ex-prosecutor says

The No. 2 in the Justice Department had said the justification for dropping charges against Adams were so the mayor could help carry-out Trump’s agenda

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Eric Adams Rejects Stepping Down Over Allegations Of 'Quid Pro Quo' With Trump Admin: 'He's Stepping Up'

A City Hall spokesperson rejected calls from different officials following the resignation of prosecutors over the matter

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New York Lawmaker Calls on Eric Adams to 'Be Removed' After Order to Dismiss His Indictment Triggers Mass Resignations

State Sen. Mike Gianaris said "Eric Adams is clearly compromised and can no longer be considered the legitimate leader of our city"

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Pam Bondi's Order to Dismiss Eric Adams' Indictment Has Triggered 3 Times More Legal Resignations Than the Watergate Scandal

Other legal experts have drawn comparisons to past instances of executive overreach, such as the firing of FBI Director James Comey during Trump's first term

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Senior Justice Department Officials Resign Over Corruption Case Dismissal

Resignations of Justice Department officials over corruption case dismissal order for NYC Mayor Eric Adams raise concerns about political interference.

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Acting US Attorney For Southern District Of NY Resigns

Acting US attorney resigns amid pressure to drop charges against Mayor Eric Adams, raising concerns about legal system integrity.

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Trump’s onslaught on checks and balances is ushering in a new age of political corruption, experts warn

From telling the Justice Department to stop enforcing the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act to firing the head of the Office of Government Ethics, the new president’s actions have already raised alarms, writes Andrew Feinberg

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New York Mayor Eric Adams considered running for reelection as a Republican: Report

The conversations ramped up as Donald Trump’s Justice Department announced its were dropping the corruption case against Adams, according to the report

The Independent UK

Attorney for NYC Mayor denies "looming threat" of prosecution after unusual Justice Department order

A lawyer for New York City Mayor Eric Adams expressed confidence Wednesday that the criminal case against the Democrat is finished, telling reporters that the case “will not be brought back.”

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Senators question Todd Blanche for top Justice Department role - Roll Call

Deputy attorney general nominee Todd Blanche largely sidestepped questions about Justice Department personnel moves Wednesday.

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Senate Democrat Alleges FBI Nominee Directing Purge Of Employees

Sen. Dick Durbin raises concerns about Kash Patel's involvement in directing FBI employee removals before confirmation as FBI leader.

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Cleared Of Federal Corruption Charges

Mayor Eric Adams expresses gratitude for the Justice Department dropping corruption case and vows to focus on his mayoral duties.

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Senator accuses Kash Patel of directing FBI personnel ‘purge’ - Roll Call

Sen. Richard J. Durbin accused FBI director nominee Kash Patel of acting to direct a “purge” of career officials at the agency.

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Criminal case against NYC Mayor hangs by a thread after Justice Department orders it dropped

The criminal case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams is hanging by a thread after the Justice Department ordered federal prosecutors to drop the charges

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Federal Appeals Court Dismisses Charges Against Trump Aides

Federal appeals court dismisses appeal charges against Trump aides Nauta and De Oliveira in the classified documents case, following Justice Department's d...

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Judge set to rule on Justice Department's demands that Musk resume access to Treasury records

A federal judge is likely to quickly decide whether to let Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency resume accessing Treasury Department records containing sensitive personal data for millions of Americans after lawyers in the dispute could not resolve their differences

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Top Justice Department official orders prosecutors to drop charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams

A top official at the U.S. Department of Justice has ordered federal prosecutors to drop charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams and halt the ongoing investigation

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Justice Department moves to drop charges against New York mayor Eric Adams

Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove reportedly directed that the SDNY should drop the federal case against Adams and dismiss it without prejudice on Monday

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Fired Office Of Special Counsel Head Sues President Trump

Former head of Office of Special Counsel sues Trump for illegal firing, raising concerns about whistleblower protection and Hatch Act enforcement.

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Head of the agency that protects whistleblowers sues Trump, saying his firing was illegal

The head of the federal agency dedicated to protecting whistleblowers has filed a lawsuit saying he was illegally fired by President Donald Trump

Latin Times

Names of FBI Investigators of January 6 Riots Will Not Be Released, Justice Department Says

The Justice Department has agreed to withhold the names of FBI agents who investigated the Capitol attack, responding to safety and retaliation concerns.

The Independent UK

Kash Patel had a roster of foreign clients. Their interests could clash with FBI he hopes to lead

President Donald Trump's pick to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, got rich consulting for a roster of foreign clients whose interests may clash with the law enforcement agency he hopes to lead

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FBI And DOJ Agree On Court Order To Protect Employees

Agreement reached to protect FBI employees' identities in January 6 cases against Donald Trump.

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FBI And Justice Department Reach Agreement On Agent Information Release

Agreement reached in federal court regarding the release of information about FBI agents involved in Jan. 6 investigation, ensuring transparency while safe...

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