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Eric Adams Charged with 10 Years of Foreign Bribery and Fraud: NYC Mayor's Alleged Ties to Turkish Officials Exposed
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been charged with five federal counts, including wire fraud, bribery, and conspiracy, in connection with foreign nationals and officials who allegedly sought to influence his political decisions. The indictment, unsealed Thursday, paints a picture of a nearly decade-long scheme in which Adams accepted luxury gifts, including international travel and financial benefits, in exchange for political favors. 
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been charged with five federal counts, including wire fraud, bribery, and conspiracy, in connection with foreign nationals and officials who allegedly sought to influence his political decisions. The indictment, unsealed Thursday, paints a picture of a nearly decade-long scheme in which Adams accepted luxury gifts, including international travel and financial benefits, in exchange for political favors. -
Congress Averts Shutdown but Faces December Showdown Over Government Funding
As the U.S. Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown this week, lawmakers now face the prospect of another looming funding crisis just before the Christmas holiday. The stopgap measure passed by both the House and Senate on Wednesday will keep federal operations running through Dec. 20, but it sets the stage for a potential budget showdown during the final weeks of the year. 
As the U.S. Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown this week, lawmakers now face the prospect of another looming funding crisis just before the Christmas holiday. The stopgap measure passed by both the House and Senate on Wednesday will keep federal operations running through Dec. 20, but it sets the stage for a potential budget showdown during the final weeks of the year. -
New York City Mayor Eric Adams Indicted: First in City History as Federal Probe Intensifies
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a figure who has been navigating mounting investigations for the past year, was indicted by federal prosecutors, making him the first sitting mayor in the city's history to face criminal charges while in office. New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a figure who has been navigating mounting investigations for the past year, was indicted by federal prosecutors, making him the first sitting mayor in the city's history to face criminal charges while in office. -
Joe Biden Breaks Silence on Pelosi’s Alleged Role in His 2024 Exit
President Joe Biden addressed rumors on Wednesday during an appearance on The View, clarifying that his decision to step back from the 2024 presidential race was not influenced by former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The 81-year-old president took the opportunity to dispel the widely circulated narrative that Pelosi played a significant role in urging him to exit the race. 
President Joe Biden addressed rumors on Wednesday during an appearance on The View, clarifying that his decision to step back from the 2024 presidential race was not influenced by former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The 81-year-old president took the opportunity to dispel the widely circulated narrative that Pelosi played a significant role in urging him to exit the race. -
Boeing’s Safety Failings Exposed: FAA Report Reveals Workers Pressured to Prioritize Speed Over Quality
Boeing is facing increasing scrutiny after a recent report from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) revealed significant safety concerns at the aerospace giant. The report, part of a six-week special audit by the FAA, uncovered instances where Boeing workers were pressured to prioritize production speed over quality, and highlighted insufficient training for workers on critical tasks. 
Boeing is facing increasing scrutiny after a recent report from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) revealed significant safety concerns at the aerospace giant. The report, part of a six-week special audit by the FAA, uncovered instances where Boeing workers were pressured to prioritize production speed over quality, and highlighted insufficient training for workers on critical tasks. -
Trump and Vance Face Citizen Criminal Charges Over Misinformation About Immigrants in Ohio
A Haitian nonprofit organization in Springfield, Ohio, has filed citizen criminal charges against former President Donald Trump and Senator J.D. Vance, accusing them of spreading false claims that have incited chaos and threats in the community. The charges stem from allegations made by Mr. Trump and Mr. Vance that Haitian immigrants in Springfield have been eating local pets-a claim local officials have repeatedly debunked. 
A Haitian nonprofit organization in Springfield, Ohio, has filed citizen criminal charges against former President Donald Trump and Senator J.D. Vance, accusing them of spreading false claims that have incited chaos and threats in the community. The charges stem from allegations made by Mr. Trump and Mr. Vance that Haitian immigrants in Springfield have been eating local pets-a claim local officials have repeatedly debunked. -
Harris Calls for Filibuster Reform to Codify Abortion Rights, Facing Backlash from Key Senators
Vice President Kamala Harris has ignited a fresh debate on Capitol Hill by advocating for the elimination of the Senate filibuster to codify abortion rights nationwide. In a Tuesday interview with Wisconsin Public Radio, Harris made it clear that she supports changing Senate rules to allow for a simple majority vote to reinstate Roe v. Wade, which the Supreme Court overturned in 2022. 
Vice President Kamala Harris has ignited a fresh debate on Capitol Hill by advocating for the elimination of the Senate filibuster to codify abortion rights nationwide. In a Tuesday interview with Wisconsin Public Radio, Harris made it clear that she supports changing Senate rules to allow for a simple majority vote to reinstate Roe v. Wade, which the Supreme Court overturned in 2022. -
House Republicans Turn to Democrats to Prevent Government Shutdown Amid Internal Rifts
As a government shutdown deadline approaches, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R., La.) is seeking Democratic support to pass a three-month funding bill, navigating around opposition from conservative members within his own party. As a government shutdown deadline approaches, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R., La.) is seeking Democratic support to pass a three-month funding bill, navigating around opposition from conservative members within his own party. -
U.S. Sends Additional Troops to Middle East as Israeli Strikes Escalate Conflict with Hezbollah
The United States is sending additional troops to the Middle East as tensions escalate between Israel and Hezbollah, following a wave of Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon that left at least 274 people dead and over 1,000 wounded, according to Lebanon's health ministry. 
The United States is sending additional troops to the Middle East as tensions escalate between Israel and Hezbollah, following a wave of Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon that left at least 274 people dead and over 1,000 wounded, according to Lebanon's health ministry. -
Congress Averts Government Shutdown with Temporary Funding Through December, But New Battle Looms in December
Congress reached a deal on Sunday to extend government funding through December 20. Congress reached a deal on Sunday to extend government funding through December 20.
