This week, Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove directed the acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York to drop the corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams. But she refused and stepped down. Elected leaders across New York have cast doubt on whether Adams can govern impartially now, saying the charges could resurface at any point, which could compel him to cooperate with Trump’s policies on immigration and other issues.

Also this week, the U.S. attorney general called a press conference to blast the state of New York and announce the federal government is suing the governor and the state. Additionally, FEMA has rescinded more than $80 million in funding to New York City, money meant to cover hotels for migrants. NY1 political reporters Bobby Cuza and Kelly Mena and political director Bob Hardt weigh in on an unbelievably busy week in New York City politics.

After that, with the corruption scandal temporarily behind him, the mayor seems to be focusing on his reelection campaign. Support among Democrats is wearing thin. Will Adams switch parties and run as a Republican? The ‘Off Topic’ team looks at the mayor's complicated path to reelection.

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