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Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story OPM tells agencies to plan for mass layoffs A Wednesday memo from the Office of ...

The Hill - Feb. 26

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.”

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Gov. Hochul: 'I will not commence removal proceedings' of NYC Mayor Adams

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that she will not remove embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams "at this time." The announcement comes amid pressure to remove Adams from office after he was ...

NBC News - Feb. 20

Hochul to Seek New Oversight, but Won’t Remove Adams for Now

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York announced that she will not remove Mayor Eric Adams at this time but will seek to increase state supervision of New York City’s affairs.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

New York Gov. Hochul won't remove Mayor Eric Adams 'at this time'

The DOJ is seeking to dismiss its criminal case against Eric Adams, citing the need for the mayor's cooperation on Trump immigration policies.

CNBC - Feb. 21

Eric Adams's trial adjourned indefinitely as judge weighs dropping charges

The federal judge overseeing New York City Mayor Eric Adams’s (D) criminal case indefinitely delayed his April trial as he considers a controversial effort by President Trump’s Justice Department ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case will continue for now, judge rules

A federal judge will not immediately drop the corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams and has appointed outside attorney Paul Clement to argue before the court. CBS News' Jake ...

CBS News - Feb. 21

Judge rejects DoJ call to immediately dismiss Eric Adams corruption case

Outside lawyer appointed to present arguments against prosecutors seeking to drop case against New York mayor. A New York judge on Friday said he would not immediately dismiss Eric Adams ’s ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Eric Adams: the mayor at the heart of Trump’s attempt to reshape the DoJ

Prosecutors and New York City staff resign as Washington intervenes in long-running corruption scandal

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Who Is Paul Clement, the Lawyer Appointed to Help Judge in Adams Case?

A former solicitor general, Mr. Clement has argued over 100 cases before the Supreme Court. Now he will present independent arguments as a judge decides whether to drop the charges against the mayor.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

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.

ABC News - Feb. 21

Judge in Eric Adams Case Names Lawyer to Argue Against Dropping of Charges

Judge Dale E. Ho said that with Eric Adams’s lawyer and federal prosecutors agreeing to end the case, he needed to hear independent arguments.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case continues for now, judge rules

A judge in New York City Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case has appointed an outside attorney to argue over the Department of Justice's request to drop the federal charges.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Jumaane Williams Is Ready and Willing to Take Mayor Eric Adams’s Place

Mr. Williams, the New York City public advocate, is preparing himself to serve as interim mayor if Eric Adams resigns or is removed.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Why the resignation of 7 DOJ lawyers in the Eric Adams case matters

The Trump administration may well prevail in court. But what about the court of public opinion?

The Hill - Feb. 23

No, the DOJ didn’t cut a ‘good’ quid pro quo with Eric Adams

Almost everyone wants Adams to have a jury trial — at least everyone except Trump’s Justice Department and Alan Dershowitz, professor emeritus at Harvard Law School.

The Hill - Feb. 24

Eric Adams seeks total dismissal of criminal case for 'prosecutorial misconduct'

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has denied he agreed to cooperate with Trump immigration policies in exchange for his corruption case being tossed.

CNBC - Feb. 26

Amid Furor Over Adams Case, a Glimpse of a Charge Never Brought

Federal prosecutors said they had proposed a new charge against Mayor Eric Adams. Court filings suggest it related to the conduct of an aide who was charged with witness tampering.

The New York Times - 6d

Black Leaders on Why They’ve Turned Against Eric Adams

The mayor is losing support from a crucial cohort whose members say he is damaging the political prospects of other Black officials.

The New York Times - 5d

Cuomo Enters N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race, Upending Contest to Unseat Adams

The comeback attempt, three years after Andrew M. Cuomo resigned as governor in scandal, will test New Yorkers’ appetite for second chances, and change.

The New York Times - 4d

5 potential landing spots for Jets star Davante Adams

The New York Jets reportedly are looking to trade or release Davante Adams with Aaron Rodgers also gone. These five teams may make sense.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

WATCH: Adam Sandler steals the show during Conan O'Brien's Oscars monologue

"Nobody even thought about what I was wearing until you brought it up."

ABC News - 3d

House Democrats launch investigation into NYC Mayor Eric Adams' dealings with DOJ

Two Democratic lawmakers say they're launching an investigation into the Justice Department's move to drop its corruption prosecution against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. CBS News Department of ...

CBS News - 3d

House Democrats investigate DOJ's decision to drop Eric Adams charges

Two Democrats have asked for documents and communications related to the corruption charges against the New York mayor.

CBS News - 2d

Raskin, Crockett launch probe into DOJ call to drop Eric Adams charges

Democratic Reps. Jamie Raskin (Md.) and Jasmine Crockett (Texas), both members of the House Judiciary Committee, have launched a probe into the Department of Justice's (DOJ) moves to drop federal ...

The Hill - 2d

Jets release WR Davante Adams after failing to find a trade partner

Davante Adams spent just 11 games with the Jets.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Durbin asks for bar investigation into Bove over Adams case

Senate Judiciary Democrats filed a complaint against Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove with the New York State Bar, asking for an investigation into his role in dismissing charges against ...

The Hill - 1d

Majority says Eric Adams should resign as NYC mayor: Survey

Mayor Eric Adams of New York City has a record low approval rating of 20% and 56% of voters want him to resign due to his involvement in a federal corruption probe.

The Hill - 22h

Mayor Eric Adams Grilled by Democrats at ‘Sanctuary City’ Hearing

Democratic lawmakers grilled Mayor Eric Adams of New York City over the circumstances behind the Justice Department’s move to dismiss his criminal case.

The New York Times - 19h

Reviving the woolly mammoth isn’t just unethical. It’s impossible | Adam Rutherford

At a time when US scientists are under attack from their own government, the illiteracy around these elephantine fantasies is dangerous. You will never ever see a living woolly mammoth. While this ...

The Guardian - 4h

Federal agencies that could be impacted by job cuts

A federal judge has paved the way, for now at least, for President Trump, Elon Musk and the DOGE team to go ahead with mass layoffs of federal employees. CBS News senior White House correspondent ...

CBS News - Feb. 21

DOGE Email Throws Federal Agencies Into Chaos and Confusion

Across the US government, workers failed to get clear guidance on whether or how to respond to an email asking what they did this week, despite Elon Musk’s claim that their jobs are at risk.

Wired - Feb. 23

Trump orders agencies to record and justify all payments

The Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, led by Musk, is coming under increasing scrutiny, including by congressional Republicans.

NBC News - Feb. 26

What to know about cuts at cybersecurity agency

The White House says federal agencies have until March 13 to present plans for large scale layoffs. Among the targets is the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, which defends ...

CBS News - Feb. 26

Federal agencies preparing for large-scale layoffs

Government agencies have been ordered to prepare for extensive layoffs as part of the ongoing initiative by President Trump and Elon Musk to slash the federal workforce.

NBC News - 6d

Bad Bunny agency announces deal with Tatis

Rimas Sports, the agency co-owned by Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny whose leaders have been suspended by the baseball players' union, announced a management deal with Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr.

ESPN - 2d

Meta’s ‘free speech’ revamp divides oversight board

Independent body searches for ways to hold social media group to account over content moderation and hate speech changes

Financial Times - Feb. 21

German voting free of manipulation attempts, authorities say

Yahoo News - Feb. 24

Ranking the Top 150 N.F.L. Free Agents

There are plenty of stars available, including quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Sam Darnold, and wide receivers Tee Higgins and Stefon Diggs.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Houston offers fans free ticket with Messi rested

Lionel Messi did not travel with his Inter Miami teammates to Texas to face the Houston Dynamo at Shell Energy Stadium on Sunday night, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN - 3d

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