CORRUPTION

Feb 20 2025POLITICS

New York Politics: Governor's Move on Mayor Eric Adams

New York's Governor Kathy Hochul has decided to keep Mayor Eric Adams in office, but with some restrictions. This decision comes after a lot of pressure from people who want Adams out of office due to corruption charges. Adams was charged with taking over $100, 000 in illegal benefits and campaign donations from Turkish business and government interests. Despite thes...

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Feb 18 2025POLITICS

New York City's Top Leaders Quit, Mayor Faces Crisis

In a surprising turn of events, four of New York City Mayor Eric Adams' top deputies have decided to step down from their positions. This move comes after a series of challenges and a significant shake-up in the city's political landscape. Maria Torres-Springer, Anne Williams-Isom, Meera Joshi, and Chauncey Parker, who held crucial roles in the administration, have a...

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Feb 18 2025POLITICS

New York's Mayor Faces Turmoil as Top Aides Quit

In a surprising turn of events, New York's mayor, Eric Adams, is facing a significant shake-up in his administration. Four key deputies have decided to step down, leaving Adams in a tough spot. The resignations come on the heels of a controversial decision by the justice department to drop corruption charges against Adams. This move has sparked outrage and confusion,...

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Feb 16 2025POLITICS

New York Mayor Eric Adams' Deal with Trump: A Political Puzzle

Eric Adams, the mayor of New York, found himself in a peculiar situation. He visited Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago and appeared on Tucker Carlson's show. Why? To get the Justice Department to drop charges against him. And it worked. The Justice Department, led by acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, decided to drop the charges. They claimed that Adams' prosecution ...

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Feb 16 2025POLITICS

Trump's America: Chaos, Courage, and Cracks Down

In the fourth week of Trump's presidency, the nation witnessed a whirlwind of controversial actions. The president's attempts to reshape the government have been met with resistance from unexpected heroes. The editorial board has been busy tracking these events, highlighting key issues, and providing platforms for insightful discussions. The Southern District of New...

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Feb 15 2025POLITICS

Mayor's Case: Justice Department's Sudden U-Turn

The Justice Department has asked a court to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a move that has sparked controversy and resignations. This decision comes after a tense standoff between the Justice Department's leadership in Washington and the independent-minded prosecutors in New York. The acting deputy U. S. Attorney General, Emi...

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Feb 13 2025POLITICS

The Fall of a Political Giant: Madigan's Conviction and its Impact

Michael Madigan, once the most powerful politician in Illinois, has been convicted on bribery and conspiracy charges. This wasn't a complete victory for the prosecution, as the jury couldn't agree on some counts and found him not guilty on others. However, the key takeaway is that Madigan's alliance with Commonwealth Edison from 2011 to 2019 was found to be corrupt. ...

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Corruption on the Rise: A Global Wake-Up Call

In a recent look into how clean or corrupt different countries' governments are, many nations found themselves with their worst scores in over a decade. This report, which rates 180 countries, found that 47 of them hit their lowest points in the past 12 years. The global picture isn't pretty: more than two-thirds of these countries scored below 50, with a worldwide a...

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Political Calculations: NYC Mayor's Case Alleging Corruption May be On The Rocks

A surprising twist unfolded in the political scene. The Department of Justice has advised prosecutors in New York to abandon the corruption case against NYC Mayor Louis Adams. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove sent an official memo instructing the prosecutors to drop the charges. The timing of the case was a head scratcher. The DOJ stated that the case could...

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Justice Department Drops Charges: Why Mayor Adams Might Be Off the Hook

In a surprising move, the Justice Department has instructed federal prosecutors to drop corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams. This decision comes just as the mayor's reelection campaign is heating up. The memo, written by acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, doesn't question the evidence but argues that the case is getting in the way of Adams' wo...

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