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Judge delays ruling on Justice Department request to drop corruption charges against NYC Mayor Adams

By Jake Offenhartz, Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

The federal judge considering the Justice Department's request to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Wednesday that he won't rule immediately and will take time to review all materials.

WATCH: Senate debates Republican budget proposal, support of Trump's policy agenda

By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Back on track, Senate Republicans pushed ahead Wednesday with their $340 billion budget bill focused on funding the White House's mass deportations and border security agenda after Vice President JD Vance gave a green light to proceed despite a morning dust-up caused by President Donald…

Federal judge refuses to immediately block Elon Musk and DOGE from federal data or worker layoffs

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan on Tuesday found that there are legitimate questions about Musk's authority, but said there isn't evidence of the kind of grave legal harm that would justify a temporary restraining order.

Supreme Court should keep head of whistleblower agency in place, lawyers say in reply to Trump

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

The legal fight over the administration's move to oust Hampton Dellinger as the leader of the Office of Special Counsel is the first to reach the Supreme Court of an anticipated steady stream of pleas from lawyers for President Donald…

Arizona attorney general discusses lawsuit challenging Musk's power as unelected official

By Amna Nawaz, Ian Couzens

A federal judge ruled against a motion imposing a temporary restraining order on Elon Musk's so-called "Department of Government Efficiency." The ruling is in response to a suit brought by 14 attorneys general alleging President Trump violated the Constitution by…

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New York's governor meets state political leaders as she considers removing Mayor Eric Adams from office

By Jake Offenhartz, Jennifer Peltz, Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

The governor's scheduled meetings in New York City on Tuesday come as Adams, a Democrat, faces intense pressure to step down over criticism that he has lost the ability to independently govern the city.

Schools confront anxiety over Trump's actions on immigration

By Moriah Balingit, Bianca Vázquez Toness, Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press

School officials have found themselves responding to rising anxiety among parents and their children, including those who are here legally.

WATCH: Trump signs order to study expanding IVF and calls for 'radical transparency' in government

By Darlene Superville, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to study how to expand access to in vitro fertilization and make it more affordable.

WATCH: Senate convenes to consider nomination of Lutnick for commerce secretary

By Associated Press

The Senate will meet to consider the nomination of Commerce Secretary nominee Harold Lutnick at 3 p.m. ET. Watch in the player above.

Looking to slash Medicaid funding, Republicans consider cutting billions of dollars

By Amanda Seitz, Andrew DeMillo, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Over the next decade, Republican lawmakers could try to siphon billions of dollars from the nearly-free health care coverage offered to the poorest Americans.