US prosecutor in New York quits after Trump’s order to drop case
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New York Gov. Hochul speaks out after Louisiana seeks doctor's extradition over abortion pill
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Manhattan US attorney resigns after DOJ orders Eric Adams charges dropped
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Top federal prosecutor in N.Y. resigns after being told to drop Mayor Eric Adams charges
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Eric Adams speaks out after DOJ moves to drop case against him
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Top cases brought under the US anti-corruption law now in Trump’s crosshairs
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Details on DOJ order to drop corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
Prosecutors on the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams have been ordered by the Justice Department to drop the case. CBS News' Christina Fan and Anna Schecter have more.CBS News - 2d -
Steve Bannon pleads guilty in New York 'We Build the Wall' case
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Former prosecutor: Decision to drop charges against Eric Adams 'bizarre'
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Justice Department tells prosecutors to drop NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case
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DOJ tells prosecutors to drop case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
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DOJ orders prosecutors to drop charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
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Trump administration orders list of new FBI recruits, deepening fears of cuts
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Justice Department moves to drop case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
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Trump signs executive order restoring plastic straw use in government
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UK must respect Trump's mandate, new US ambassador tells BBC
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Trump Orders Treasury to Halt Minting New Pennies to Cut Waste
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Trump says Nippon Steel has dropped plan to buy US Steel
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