Justice Dept. discusses dropping Mayor Adams' corruption charges, source says

NYC Mayor Adams' case discussed by DOJ, including dropping altogether: Sources

The Justice Department has had discussions about the future of the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

ABC News - 20h

Lawyer for NYC Mayor Eric Adams asking DOJ to drop case against him, sources say

An attorney for New York City Mayor Eric Adams has contacted Justice Department leadership with a plea to drop the case against him, two people briefed on the matter confirmed to NBC News.

NBC News - 18h

Attorney for Eric Adams has contacted DOJ officials about dropping the case against him

An attorney for New York City Mayor Eric Adams has contacted Justice Department leadership with a plea to drop the case against him, and officials in Washington have discussed the request with ...

NBC News - 18h

Justice Department drops classified documents case against Trump co-defendants

The Justice Department moved to drop its appeal of a federal court order dismissing the criminal charges against President Donald Trump's former co-defendants in the classified documents case, ...

NBC News - 19h

Trump Justice Dept. fires employees tied to Jack Smith probes

About a dozen Justice Department employees who worked for former special counsel Jack Smith on his investigation of Donald Trump are being fired.

CBS News - 2d

U.S. Attorney Opens Investigation Into Justice Dept.’s Jan. 6 Cases

The move was the latest example of how the prosecutor in charge in Washington, Ed Martin, has sought in recent days to wind down the office’s sprawling investigation of the Capitol attack.

The New York Times - 2d

Justice Department drops case against Texas doctor charged with leaking trans care data

Prosecutors dropped the case against a Texas doctor who called himself a whistleblower on transgender care for minors and was accused of illegally obtaining private information on patients who ...

NBC News - 3d

New York City Mayor Adams to have 'routine' medical tests, limit schedule

"Over the last few days, Mayor Adams hasn't been feeling his best," Fabien Levy, deputy mayor for communications, said on social media late Sunday.

ABC News - 3d

Charges Dropped Against Doctor Who Leaked About Minors’ Transgender Care

The decision by federal prosecutors came at a time when President Trump was rolling back protections for transgender people.

The New York Times - 3d

Justice Dept. Cancels Entry-Level Job Offers in Honors Program

The move was part of a domino effect initiated by President Trump’s enactment of a 90-day federal hiring freeze.

The New York Times - 6d

Trump advisers have discussed ousting watchdogs at several federal agencies: Sources

President Trump's top advisers have discussed ousting independent watchdogs -- known as inspectors general -- at multiple federal agencies, sources tell ABC News.

ABC News - Jan. 23

The Justice Dept. Asserted Its Immigration Authority

Also, a storm dumped snow on the Carolinas. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Adams says he’s ‘here to work with’ Trump

New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) told Tucker Carlson that he’s “here to work with” President Trump following a meeting between the two politicians days before Trump’s inauguration. Adams told ...

The Hill - Jan. 22

Ukraine's chief army psychiatrist arrested on $1m corruption charge

The man owned several properties as well as four BMW luxury cars, the Ukrainian security service said.

BBC News - Jan. 21

State Dept staff shakeup accelerated ahead of Trump's inauguration, 2 sources say

At least 20 State Department officials were told to resign from leadership roles before Trump took office, two sources said.

CBS News - Jan. 20

NYC Mayor Eric Adams attending Trump inauguration

New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) is set to attend President-elect Trump’s inauguration in Washington, D.C., on Monday, after Trump said last month that he’d consider pardoning the embattled ...

The Hill - Jan. 20

Overtures to Trump Put Mayor Adams on a Political Tightrope

Mayor Eric Adams said that a meeting with President-elect Donald J. Trump was about New York City’s future. Each man has his own reasons to forge close ties.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

U.S. Drops Corruption Case Against New York’s Former Lieutenant Governor

Brian Benjamin had been accused of funneling state money to a real estate developer in exchange for campaign contributions. A key witness in the case has died.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Is Indicted on Federal Corruption Charges

Sheng Thao, who was recalled by voters in the California city in November, said last year that she had done nothing wrong. She pleaded not guilty to the charges on Friday.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Italy's government discusses the case of an Italian citizen detained in Venezuela without charges

Yahoo News - Jan. 17

New York City Mayor Eric Adams to meet with Trump in Palm Beach

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is expected to meet with Donald Trump on Friday in Palm Beach, Florida, amid speculation that the president-elect could pardon him on federal corruption charges.

NBC News - Jan. 17

NYC Mayor Eric Adams meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago today

NYC Mayor Eric Adams is meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago home Friday in Florida.

CBS News - Jan. 17

Democrats urge Garland to drop charges, release rest of special counsel report

Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee say Attorney General Merrick Garland should "take all necessary steps" to ensure the rest of the special counsel's report is released before Trump takes ...

CBS News - Jan. 16

Government will try to block Gerry Adams compensation payout, says PM

It is believed Gerry Adams will pursue a compensation bid if the Legacy Act is repealed.

BBC News - Jan. 15

Starmer says he will strive to prevent Gerry Adams receiving compensation

PM says he aims to stop former Sinn Féin leader claiming damages for his internment as ministers ditch Troubles law. UK politics live – latest updates Ministers will look at “every conceivable ...

The Guardian - Jan. 15

PM should sack Siddiq over corruption claims, Badenoch says

The Tory leader's call follows allegations about properties linked to her family in Bangladesh.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Prosecutor who led charges against Trump resigns from US justice department

Departure of special counsel Jack Smith comes days ahead of president-elect’s inauguration

Financial Times - Jan. 11

Sen. Adam Schiff discusses devastating Los Angeles wildfires

As fire rages in Southern California, questions are starting to be asked about how budget cuts at the state and local levels may have impacted the response. Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff of ...

CBS News - Jan. 10

Federal Grand Jury Has Heard More Evidence in Case Against Mayor Adams

Prosecutors have presented additional evidence to a grand jury in the case against Eric Adams, his lawyer said in court papers, a sign new charges may be near.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Low water supply causing ‘a real challenge’ in battling wildfires, says L.A. Fire Dept. Official

Capt. Erik Scott, Public Information Officer for the Los Angeles Fire Department, joins Meet the Press NOW with the latest on the fight against wildfires in Los Angeles County.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Justice Alito says there was no discussion of Trump's pending case when the two spoke

The call took place a day before Trump asked the Supreme Court to halt his sentencing, though Samuel Alito said they did not discuss the emergency application.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Justice Dept. to Hold Off Releasing Report on Trump Documents Case

But in a court filing, the department indicated that it would release a separate report about Donald J. Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election as soon as possible.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Federal prosecutors say they've uncovered 'additional criminal conduct' by NYC Mayor Eric Adams

Federal prosecutors allege they have uncovered “additional criminal conduct” by New York Mayor Eric Adams ahead of his scheduled trial in April.

NBC News - Jan. 8

FBI uncovers 'additional criminal conduct' by NYC Mayor Eric Adams: Prosecutors

The FBI has uncovered “additional criminal conduct” by New York City Mayor Eric Adams, federal prosecutors said in a new court filing Tuesday.

ABC News - Jan. 7

China's Xi Jinping says corruption is the 'biggest threat' to the Communist Party

Corruption is the biggest threat to China’s Communist Party, President Xi Jinping said Monday, in a warning that he is resolved to tackle the entrenched problem.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Mayor Adams’s Inner Circle Has Changed. Two New Year’s Photos Show How.

A lot has happened since Eric Adams was sworn into office in Times Square in 2022 flanked by allies who would join his administration.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Justice Dept. Reaches Deal to Monitor Fulton County Jail

The facility in Fulton County, Georgia, has long had problems with assaults, drugs and pests.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Charges of Police Shakedown at Rave Lift Lid on Corruption in Indonesia

Action was taken to rein in rampant corruption two decades ago, but there are growing signs the world’s fourth-most populous country is losing the fight.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 1

Justice Dept. discusses dropping Mayor Adams' corruption charges, source says

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