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Gov. Hochul takes action on embattled NYC Mayor Adams

NY Governor Kathy Hochul moved Tuesday to oust NYC Mayor Eric Adams from office over a growing scandal involving federal corruption charges and Adams' controversial ties to the Trump administration.
- Brian Mann
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WA's GOP leaders not worried by Trump’s federal changes

Republicans in Olympia say it's too early to tell how President Donald Trump's efforts to cut back federal spending will impact the state.
- Jeanie Lindsay
Journalist describes Trump's movements as a 'regime change' towards authoritarianism

The Atlantic writer Anne Applebaum says President Trump's dismantling of the U.S. civil service system, and his attacks on judges and his opponents, are part of a playbook on undermining democracy.
- Terry Gross
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Trump claims expanded power over independent agencies

The executive order would affect agencies like the SEC and FDIC, but it excludes the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors and Open Market Committee.
- Danielle Kurtzleben
Is this U.S. heading for autocracy?

Since he took office four weeks ago, President Trump has taken a series of actions that have upended the traditional role of government. Are they pushing the United States closer to an autocracy?
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Government watchdogs are making new tools to track spending and cuts

Thanks to the U.S. government's tradition of data transparency, there is a way to see exactly what money is going to government programs and agencies. O research group used it to create a widget.
- Mary Childs
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Seattle Mayor Harrell was arrested in 1996 for pulling gun during parking lot confrontation

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell was arrested in 1996 for brandishing a pistol during a late-night confrontation at a casino in Iowa, according to documents from the time. This is the first time Seattle media have reported on the incident – and brought to light a two-year period of Harrell’s life that he doesn’t discuss publicly.
- Ashley Hiruko
Trump wants more power over agencies. Experts worry about campaign finance regulators

President Trump's effort to "rein in" independent agencies is raising particular concern among those who follow the work of the Federal Election Commission, which enforces campaign finance laws.
- Ashley Lopez
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US-UKRAINE POLITICAL CRISIS

For three years, the U.S. has been Ukraine's leading supporter in its war with Russia. Yet with a series of stunning moves, President Trump is now sounding more aligned with Russia than with Ukraine.
- Joanna Kakissis
- Greg Myre
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New York Gov. Hochul won't remove NYC Mayor Adams amid calls for him to step down

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will not remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office. He faces five federal charges of corruption and bribery -- charges which the DOJ says should be suspended.
- Brian Mann
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