Breaking news: Order to drop Adams case prompts Justice Dept. resignations

It is the most high-profile resistance so far to President Trump's control over the department.

View in browser Feb. 13, 2025, 3:27 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Kent Nishimura for The New York Times Order to Drop Adams Case Prompts Justice Dept. Resignations Manhattan's U.S. attorney and two officials with the public integrity unit in Washington quit after the Justice Department ordered that corruption charges be dropped against Mayor Eric Adams of New York City. Read more More coverage Tim Walz is considering a Senate bid after Senator Tina Smith said she would retire. → The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent vaccine skeptic, as health secretary. → Celebrities resigned from posts at the Kennedy Center after President Trump became chairman. → Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018