And so it begins.
Posted by: Guy who always thinks things are beginning
Newly sworn-in Attorney General Pam Bondi held her first U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) press briefing Wednesday where she announced federal charges filed against the state of New York, specifically Gov. Kathy Hochul, the state's AG Letitia James, and Commissioner Mark Schroeder of the state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
"New York has chosen to prioritize illegal aliens over American citizens. It stops today," Bondi said.
Bondi's department has already sued the city of Chicago, the state of Illinois, and Cook County over their so-called "sanctuary" laws that shield illegal aliens from federal immigration enforcement.
"New York didn't listen, so now you're next," Bondi said.
"This is a new DOJ," declared Bondi, "and we are taking steps to protect Americans."
Some earlier reports said that Alvin Bragg was being charged. He isn't.
Not yet.
Lt. Bearclaw:
Alexander S. Vindman
@AVindman
Quietly, Hegseth announces a major policy change, ruling out Ukraine joining NATO. This is a complete capitulation to Putin, justifying his wars of aggression starting with Georgia in 2008. This will embolden Putin and undermine the interests of peace in Ukraine and Europe. A major blow to U.S. national security.
Can't wait until we find a papertrail of USAID funding to him.
Glenn Greenwald
@ggreenwald
This is always what DC does with its failed wars.
Those who start them always blame those who finally have to end them.
Everyone knew Ukraine was losing and NATO's "victory goals" were impossible. Since only Trump admitted it, they'll blame him for losing their failed war.
The DOJ has dropped the corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams. The DOJ accused Biden of having manufactured a case against Adams due to Adams' complaints about flooding his city with illegal aliens.
The Justice Department under President Trump has dismissed the bribery case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, citing political motivations behind the prosecution under the Biden administration. The decision follows Adams' claims that the charges were retaliation for his criticism of Biden's handling of the migrant crisis.
Key Details:
The Trump DOJ instructed the Southern District of New York to dismiss the charges without prejudice, allowing for potential future prosecution.
DOJ officials cited concerns that the case was politically motivated and interfered with Adams' reelection campaign.
Adams has shifted his stance on immigration and attended Trump's inauguration, signaling a potential political realignment.
I'm "meh" on this. Yes, Biden probably ordered the Code Red but they wound up finding a lot of donations from Turkish construction companies going to Adams.
There's talk that Adams may change his party registration to Republican. He is polling badly in the Democrat Primary-- but could probably win the GOP primary, if he changed a few positions and actually promised to govern as the tough-on-crime mayor he claimed he'd be.