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Adams, who has pleaded not guilty, was indicted in September on charges alleging he accepted over $100,000 in illegal campaign contributions and travel perks from a Turkish official and others seeking to buy influence while he was Brooklyn borough president.

AP sues Trump White House for denying access over ‘Gulf of Mexico’ row  NPR

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fires Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing her response to Palisades wildfire  CNN Bass ousts L.A. Fire Chief Crowley, saying LAFD needs ‘new leadership’  Los Angeles Times LA mayor sacks fire chief, blaming her for mishandling

News outlets urge White House to reverse ban on Associated Press  The Washington Post

Exclusive | White House and Ukraine Close In on Deal For Mineral Rights  The Wall Street Journal Ukraine Promises Swift Deal for Minerals as Trump Cuts Kyiv Out of Peace Talks  The New York Times Trump says deal with Ukraine for US

Jerry Butler, a premier soul singer of the 1960s and after whose rich, intimate baritone graced such hits as “For Your Precious Love,” “Only the Strong Survive” and “Make It Easy On Yourself,” has died at age 85.

Pastor mocked in alleged White House video calls it intimidation tactics to ‘silence the truth’  WSB Atlanta

The AP Sues White House Officials in Bid to Get Back Into Oval Office  The Wall Street Journal

DoD Probationary Workforce Statement  Department of Defense Pentagon lays off 5,400 civilian workers, with tens of thousands more firings due  The Guardian US Trump Live Updates: Ukraine War, Layoffs and Deportation News  The New York Times Pentagon to fire 5,400 workers, backlash builds

Menendez brothers case: DA asks court to deny their petition for new trial  ABC News New Los Angeles DA Nathan Hochman does not support overturning Menendez brothers’ murder convictions  Fox News L.A. County D.A. Hochman opposes a new trial for Menendez brothers  Los