Judge Dale Ho is also appointing an independent attorney to argue against the DOJ's motion to dismiss the case against Mayor Adams.

NEW YORK CITY — Council Speaker Adrienne Adams officially joined the race for New York City mayor, according to reports. "New Yorkers can't afford to live here, City Hall is in chaos, and Donald Trump is corrupting our city's independence.

Despite past concerns, Bove has ascended to a top role in Donald Trump’s Justice Department, where his aggressive tactics have sparked FBI tensions and high-profile resignations. His recent push to dismiss charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams has drawn widespread criticism,

The president’s decision to decide what media outlets will be allowed into the White House press pool is similar to the New York City mayor’s handling of journalists.

At least seven lawyers quit the Justice Department rather than comply with the request to drop the charges against Adams.

The Trump administration has been in power for just over a month, and in that time it has worked to dismantle basic institutions of American government and democracy as quickly as possible, engaging in gross overreach to push the limit of executive power.

At the Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club’s annual gala, there was unity to oppose Trump – but not so much on the New York City mayoral race.