New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a retired police captain elected nearly three years ago on a promise to reduce crime, is facing federal corruption charges following an investigation. The indictment, which remains sealed, will make Adams the first NYC mayor to be charged while in office. The charges are expected to disrupt his administration just months before a hotly contested mayoral primary.
Amid calls for resignation and a vow to fight the charges, Adams is accused of acting as an unregistered foreign agent after receiving donations from foreign sources. The investigation also includes interactions with multiple countries beyond those initial donors.
Schools Chancellor David Banks is stepping down amid scrutiny over his brother’s involvement in a potential bribery scheme. Mayor Adams’ residence was searched by the FBI, and his phone seized ahead of the expected indictment.
In other news, former President Donald Trump is set to return to Butler, Pennsylvania, the site of an attempted assassination, for a rally. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris outlined her economic plan and is planning to visit the southern border. Ohio Senator Vance is positioning himself as a leader in the emerging “New Right” or “National Conservatism” movement. The ongoing debate over religious affiliation in presidential candidates continues, and ex-President Obama’s second memoir remains pending with no release date.
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