{"id":107349,"date":"2024-09-27T01:50:16","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T18:50:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=107349"},"modified":"2024-09-27T01:50:16","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T18:50:16","slug":"biden-and-zelenskyy-to-meet-at-white-house-as-ukrainian-leader-aims-to-shore-up-support-for-war-effort-live-us-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=107349","title":{"rendered":"Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 live | US news"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"liveblog-body\"><gu-island name=\"EnhancePinnedPost\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"idle\" props=\"{}\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"pinned-post\" data-gu-marker=\"pinned-post\" data-component=\"pinned-post\" class=\"dcr-r5tmyr\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"pinned-post-checkbox\" name=\"pinned-post-checkbox\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"dcr-11n52fl\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"collapsible-body\" class=\"dcr-1axsptg\">\n<article class=\"block dcr-1xlsn8h\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\"><strong>Joe Biden and Volodymyr Zelenskyy are set to meet shortly at the White House as the Ukrainian president attempts to shore up support for his country\u2019s war aims in its fight against Russia.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">Ahead of the upcoming meeting, Biden released a statement, saying:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill);\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>I am proud to welcome president Zelenskyy back to the White House today. For nearly three years, the United States has rallied the world to stand with the people of Ukraine as they defend their freedom from Russian aggression, and it has been a top priority of my Administration to provide Ukraine with the support it needs to prevail.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">As part of the US\u2019s \u201csurge\u201d in security assistance to Ukraine, Biden has directed the defense department to allocate all of its remaining security assistance funding that has been appropriated for Ukraine by the end of his term. He has also decided to provide Ukraine with the Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) long-range munition, as well as directed the defense department to refurbish and provide Ukraine with an additional Patriot air defense battery and to provide Ukraine with additional Patriot missiles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">Biden has also directed the defense department to expand training for Ukrainian F16 pilots, including by supporting the training of an additional 18 pilots next year.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;us-news\/live\/2024\/sep\/26\/biden-zelenskyy-adams-harris-trump-politics-latest-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;66f59ed58f083c94ed4189e7&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0,&quot;design&quot;:11},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/live\/2024\/sep\/26\/biden-zelenskyy-adams-harris-trump-politics-latest-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-66f59ed58f083c94ed4189e7#block-66f59ed58f083c94ed4189e7\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-c2sccf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2024-09-26T17:58:21.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-us\" title=\"Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 01:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time\">13.58 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<p><label for=\"pinned-post-checkbox\" id=\"pinned-post-button\" class=\"dcr-zw7tgl\"><span id=\"svgminus\" class=\"dcr-yhdhkr\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M1 10.75v2.5h22v-2.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span id=\"svgplus\" class=\"dcr-yhdhkr\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"m10.8 13.2.425 9.8h1.525l.45-9.8 9.8-.45v-1.525l-9.8-.425-.45-9.8h-1.525l-.425 9.8-9.8.425v1.525z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"dcr-90inr0\"><gu-island name=\"KeyEventsCarousel\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;keyEvents&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;66f5a4028f08a1f2b558fd85&quot;,&quot;elements&quot;:[{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived at the White House, according to pool reports.&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;cf08f20a-8983-44ec-8b02-138cc81b25d2&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;The upcoming meeting between Zelenskyy and &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/joebiden\\&quot; data-component=\\&quot;auto-linked-tag\\&quot;&gt;Joe Biden&lt;\/a&gt; will mark the 11th meeting between the two leaders and Zelenskyy\u2019s fifth visit to Washington since Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;1cc2e3ab-ae68-49c3-a04a-1ee43e95603c&quot;}],&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;pinned&quot;:false,&quot;keyEvent&quot;:true,&quot;summary&quot;:false},&quot;blockCreatedOn&quot;:1727374338000,&quot;blockCreatedOnDisplay&quot;:&quot;14.12\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockLastUpdated&quot;:1727374567000,&quot;blockLastUpdatedDisplay&quot;:&quot;14.16\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublished&quot;:1727374486000,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplay&quot;:&quot;14.14\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplayNoTimezone&quot;:&quot;14.14&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Zelenskyy arrives at White House&quot;,&quot;contributors&quot;:[],&quot;primaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;Thu 26 Sep 2024 14.45 EDT&quot;,&quot;secondaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;First published on Thu 26 Sep 2024 08.45 EDT&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;66f59ed58f083c94ed4189e7&quot;,&quot;elements&quot;:[{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Joe Biden and Volodymyr Zelenskyy are set to meet shortly at the White House as the Ukrainian president attempts to shore up support for his country\u2019s war aims in its fight against Russia.&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;a408c4de-9c53-4b9d-8ed5-7edb3f92cb4a&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Ahead of the upcoming meeting, Biden released a statement, saying:&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;4fc60017-50fe-4a7e-bc86-cfd862438f8d&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.BlockquoteBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;blockquote class=\\&quot;quoted\\&quot;&gt;\\n &lt;p&gt;I am proud to welcome president Zelenskyy back to the White House today. For nearly three years, the United States has rallied the world to stand with the people of Ukraine as they defend their freedom from Russian aggression, and it has been a top priority of my Administration to provide Ukraine with the support it needs to prevail.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n&lt;\/blockquote&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;2de916e6-be70-49a6-9042-658c329dfc55&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;As part of the US\u2019s \u201csurge\u201d in security assistance to Ukraine, Biden has directed the defense department to allocate all of its remaining security assistance funding that has been appropriated for Ukraine by the end of his term. He has also decided to provide Ukraine with the Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) long-range munition, as well as directed the defense department to refurbish and provide Ukraine with an additional Patriot air defense battery and to provide Ukraine with additional Patriot missiles.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;b60503dd-d3ee-422a-a9bc-f4e6e4bb8707&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Biden has also directed the defense department to expand training for Ukrainian F16 pilots, including by supporting the training of an additional 18 pilots next year.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;08464186-4a37-4c39-93d8-50544936a552&quot;}],&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;pinned&quot;:true,&quot;keyEvent&quot;:true,&quot;summary&quot;:false},&quot;blockCreatedOn&quot;:1727373013000,&quot;blockCreatedOnDisplay&quot;:&quot;13.50\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockLastUpdated&quot;:1727373501000,&quot;blockLastUpdatedDisplay&quot;:&quot;13.58\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublished&quot;:1727373286000,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplay&quot;:&quot;13.54\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplayNoTimezone&quot;:&quot;13.54&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House&quot;,&quot;contributors&quot;:[],&quot;primaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;Thu 26 Sep 2024 14.45 EDT&quot;,&quot;secondaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;First published on Thu 26 Sep 2024 08.45 EDT&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;66f58f288f08a1f2b558fc20&quot;,&quot;elements&quot;:[{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Hello, US politics blog readers, it\u2019s been a lively morning and there is a lot more news to come. We\u2019ll bring it to you as it happens. The president of Ukraine, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/volodymyr-zelenskiy\\&quot;&gt;Volodymyr Zelenskyy&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;, is invited to a bilateral meeting with &lt;strong&gt;Joe Biden&lt;\/strong&gt; at the White House, taking place shortly. Zelenskyy will make remarks with &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/kamala-harris\\&quot;&gt;Kamala Harris&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt; mid-afternoon, the US vice president and Democratic party nominee for president in this &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/us-elections-2024\\&quot;&gt;November\u2019s election&lt;\/a&gt;. Then the two will hold a meeting. Biden and Harris will make remarks together in the Rose Garden on addressing gun violence in America. Right now, the White House press briefing with &lt;strong&gt;Karine Jean-Pierre&lt;\/strong&gt; is under way and has just finished addressing the impending arrival in Florida of &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2024\/sep\/26\/hurricane-helene-update-florida\\&quot;&gt;Hurricane Helene&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;81b145c3-7dcc-4903-9f59-a0c6b75595ec&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Here\u2019s where things stand:&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;dd357193-7636-49d8-b48a-0d902849f69a&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;ul&gt;\\n &lt;li&gt;\\n  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Federal prosecutors&lt;\/strong&gt; call New York mayor &lt;strong&gt;Eric Adams&lt;\/strong&gt;\u2019s alleged misconduct a grave breach of public trust. The US attorney for the southern district of New York Damian Williams strongly criticized the mayor at a press conference a little earlier.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;\\n &lt;li&gt;\\n  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Williams&lt;\/strong&gt; vowed to continue to investigate the mayor\u2019s case and to \u201chold more people accountable\u201d. Charges against Adams include bribery, wire fraud and acceptance of illegal foreign campaign contributions including from Turkish government officials. Williams said the mayor \u201ckept the public in the dark\u201d.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;\\n &lt;li&gt;\\n  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Eric Adams&lt;\/strong&gt;\u2019s alleged misconduct continued even after he was sworn into office, according to the indictment, which alleges that a Turkish official \u201crepeatedly\u201d asked Adams not to make any statements about the Armenian genocide during Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day in 2022, to which request Adams acquiesced.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;\\n &lt;li&gt;\\n  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The indictment&lt;\/strong&gt; against Mayor Adams includes many luxury trips that were not put in annual disclosure forms, prosecutors say. Trips cost many thousands of dollars and included visiting Turkey and flying via Turkey while visiting countries such as China, India, France, Hungary and Ghana.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;\\n &lt;li&gt;\\n  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Eric Adams&lt;\/strong&gt; was charged in a 57-page federal indictment with crimes relating to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, federal program bribery and receiving campaign contributions by foreign nationals, wire fraud, solicitation of a contribution by a foreign national and bribery.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;\\n &lt;li&gt;\\n  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Federal agents&lt;\/strong&gt; raided &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/eric-adams\\&quot;&gt; Adams&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;\u2019s official residence, Gracie Mansion, on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in the early hours today, as reports emerged of the mayor being &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/2024\/sep\/25\/eric-adams-indicted-corruption-new-york-city\\&quot;&gt;hit with a federal indictment&lt;\/a&gt;. 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These are bright red lines, and we allege that the mayor crossed them again and again for years.\u201d&lt;\/p&gt;\\n&lt;\/blockquote&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;35d56a14-7eb1-4a2a-aae1-c7040e67f053&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Meanwhile, at his own press conference following an overnight raid at his Gracie Mansion residence, Adams remained defiant, saying:&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;b932b7e3-a797-4d14-b56e-986b57053591&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.BlockquoteBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;blockquote class=\\&quot;quoted\\&quot;&gt;\\n &lt;p&gt;\u201cIt\u2019s an unfortunate day. And it\u2019s a painful day \u2026 But inside all of that is a day when we will finally reveal why, for 10 months, I\u2019ve gone through this. And I look forward to defending myself.\u201d&lt;\/p&gt;\\n&lt;\/blockquote&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;b023e55d-c678-4f2c-bf6f-72448ff15297&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Maintaining his innocence, Adams added:&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;42cc6052-eef0-457a-abdf-f96baa18e61b&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.BlockquoteBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;blockquote class=\\&quot;quoted\\&quot;&gt;\\n &lt;p&gt;\u201cEveryone who knows me knows that I follow campaign rules and I follow the law.\u201d&lt;\/p&gt;\\n&lt;\/blockquote&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;fb2daf27-6a84-4c27-b7e3-0c62202a8548&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Upon being asked by reporters whether he believed the case against him was politically motivated, Adams said people should question the federal officials.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;b3629e17-bb93-4668-9a1f-c864b4db6663&quot;}],&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;pinned&quot;:false,&quot;keyEvent&quot;:true,&quot;summary&quot;:false},&quot;blockCreatedOn&quot;:1727366393000,&quot;blockCreatedOnDisplay&quot;:&quot;11.59\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockLastUpdated&quot;:1727367179000,&quot;blockLastUpdatedDisplay&quot;:&quot;12.12\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublished&quot;:1727366992000,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplay&quot;:&quot;12.09\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplayNoTimezone&quot;:&quot;12.09&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Federal prosecutors call Eric Adams's alleged misconduct a 'grave breach' of public trust as mayor remains defiant&quot;,&quot;contributors&quot;:[],&quot;primaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;Thu 26 Sep 2024 14.45 EDT&quot;,&quot;secondaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;First published on Thu 26 Sep 2024 08.45 EDT&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;66f5822e8f081fa2ab1da2bc&quot;,&quot;elements&quot;:[{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Damian Williams called Eric Adams\u2019s alleged misconduct a \u201cgrave breach of the public\u2019s trust\u201d and vowed to continue to investigation to \u201chold more people accountable&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;\u201d.&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;bd7702ef-f3db-44cc-8dc0-2a36f07117c5&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;He said:&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;c9788380-f599-49f6-b104-e6516ed48d8b&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.BlockquoteBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;blockquote class=\\&quot;quoted\\&quot;&gt;\\n &lt;p&gt;\u201cI want to make three things crystal clear. First, the conduct alleged in the indictment, the foreign money, the corporate money, the bribery, the years of concealment, is a grave breach of the public\u2019s trust. Public office is a privilege. We allege that Mayor Adams abused that privilege and broke the laws that are designed to ensure that officials like him serve the people, not the highest bidder, not a foreign bidder, and certainly not a foreign power. These are bright red lines, and we allege that the mayor crossed them again and again for years. That is the only reason we are here today.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n &lt;p&gt;Second, this investigation continues, we continue to dig and we will hold more people accountable. And I encourage anyone with information to come forward and to do so before it is too late.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n &lt;p&gt;And third, the Southern District of New York remains committed to rooting out corruption without fear or favor and without regard to partisan politics. We are not focused on the right or the left, we are focused only on right and wrong. That is our duty and we will fulfill it now.\u201d&lt;\/p&gt;\\n&lt;\/blockquote&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;37f7a3d6-acb4-485d-9c45-8769db990fc6&quot;}],&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;pinned&quot;:false,&quot;keyEvent&quot;:true,&quot;summary&quot;:false},&quot;blockCreatedOn&quot;:1727365678000,&quot;blockCreatedOnDisplay&quot;:&quot;11.47\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockLastUpdated&quot;:1727367200000,&quot;blockLastUpdatedDisplay&quot;:&quot;12.13\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublished&quot;:1727365809000,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplay&quot;:&quot;11.50\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplayNoTimezone&quot;:&quot;11.50&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;SDNY attorney general: Adams 'abused' privilege of public office to serve 'highest' bidder&quot;,&quot;contributors&quot;:[],&quot;primaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;Thu 26 Sep 2024 14.45 EDT&quot;,&quot;secondaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;First published on Thu 26 Sep 2024 08.45 EDT&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;66f5800d8f081fa2ab1da2a0&quot;,&quot;elements&quot;:[{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Southern District Court of &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/new-york\\&quot; data-component=\\&quot;auto-linked-tag\\&quot;&gt;New York&lt;\/a&gt; attorney &lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Damian Williams is now speaking.&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;52071492-ce09-41ee-a6f2-e0131964d7dc&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.BlockquoteBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;blockquote class=\\&quot;quoted\\&quot;&gt;\\n &lt;p&gt;\u201cMayor Adams took these contributions, even though he knew they were illegal, and even though he knew these contributions were attempts by a Turkish government official and Turkish businessman to buy influence with him \u2026&lt;\/p&gt;\\n &lt;p&gt;The mayor had a duty to disclose these gifts on his annual public disclosure forms so that the public could see who was giving him. But as we allege, year after year after year, he kept the public in the dark.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n &lt;p&gt;He told the public he received no gifts, even though he was secretly being showered with them. We allege that Adams accepted these benefits knowing that they were given to him because of his position.\u201d&lt;\/p&gt;\\n&lt;\/blockquote&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;a85f803d-f829-4e9c-9de0-ee310743c2d2&quot;}],&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;pinned&quot;:false,&quot;keyEvent&quot;:true,&quot;summary&quot;:false},&quot;blockCreatedOn&quot;:1727365133000,&quot;blockCreatedOnDisplay&quot;:&quot;11.38\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockLastUpdated&quot;:1727365598000,&quot;blockLastUpdatedDisplay&quot;:&quot;11.46\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublished&quot;:1727365293000,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplay&quot;:&quot;11.41\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplayNoTimezone&quot;:&quot;11.41&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;SDNY attorney general: 'Year after year after year, he kept the public in the dark'&quot;,&quot;contributors&quot;:[],&quot;primaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;Thu 26 Sep 2024 14.45 EDT&quot;,&quot;secondaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;First published on Thu 26 Sep 2024 08.45 EDT&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;66f57bee8f08935bfa6819b9&quot;,&quot;elements&quot;:[{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Eric Adams\u2019s alleged misconduct continued even after he was sworn into office, according to the indictment, which&lt;\/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;alleges that a Turkish official \u201crepeatedly\u201d asked Adams not to make any statements about the Armenian genocide during Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day in 2022.&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;f15a7080-fa6e-4b49-aa0a-2d02322527e8&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;The indictment states:&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;5daa49ed-03df-4623-9f32-7c14832a859b&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.BlockquoteBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;blockquote class=\\&quot;quoted\\&quot;&gt;\\n &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;On April 21, 2022, the Turkish official messaged the Adams staffer, noting that Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day was approaching, and repeatedly asked the Adams staffer for assurances that Adams would not make any statement about the Armenian genocide.&lt;\/em&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\\n &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Adams staffer confirmed that Adams would not make a statement about the Armenian genocide. Adams did not make such a statement.&lt;\/em&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\\n&lt;\/blockquote&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;b3acae84-63a9-451b-a841-a4205a3ba528&quot;}],&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;pinned&quot;:false,&quot;keyEvent&quot;:true,&quot;summary&quot;:false},&quot;blockCreatedOn&quot;:1727364078000,&quot;blockCreatedOnDisplay&quot;:&quot;11.21\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockLastUpdated&quot;:1727364433000,&quot;blockLastUpdatedDisplay&quot;:&quot;11.27\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublished&quot;:1727364378000,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplay&quot;:&quot;11.26\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplayNoTimezone&quot;:&quot;11.26&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Eric Adams asked by Turkish official to not make statements about Armenian genocide \u2013 indictment&quot;,&quot;contributors&quot;:[],&quot;primaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;Thu 26 Sep 2024 14.45 EDT&quot;,&quot;secondaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;First published on Thu 26 Sep 2024 08.45 EDT&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;66f579b78f08935bfa6819a4&quot;,&quot;elements&quot;:[{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here are some of the luxury trips &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/eric-adams\\&quot; data-component=\\&quot;auto-linked-tag\\&quot;&gt;Eric Adams&lt;\/a&gt; took in recent years that were not disclosed in annual disclosure forms, according to the indictment:&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;fe21c03a-0a61-4670-988d-c7b279172ef9&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;ul&gt;\\n &lt;li&gt;\\n  &lt;p&gt;2016: A $12,000+ value round trip between &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/new-york\\&quot; data-component=\\&quot;auto-linked-tag\\&quot;&gt;New York&lt;\/a&gt; and India via Turkey that included a free upgrade to business class for two.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;\\n &lt;li&gt;\\n  &lt;p&gt;2017: A $41,000+ value trip involving free business class tickets for three on roundtrips from New York to France, Turkey and China, as well as a \u201cheavily discounted\u201d stay in the Bentley suite of St Regis Istanbul.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;\\n &lt;li&gt;\\n  &lt;p&gt;2017: A $16,000+ value trip involving free business class tickets for two on roundtrips between New York and China via Turkey.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;\\n &lt;li&gt;\\n  &lt;p&gt;2018: A $12,000+ value trip involving free upgrade to business class for two on roundtrips between New York and Hungary via Turkey.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;\\n &lt;li&gt;\\n  &lt;p&gt;2019: A $9,000+ trip involving a free upgrade to business class for one flight from New York to Turkey, free stay at the Cosmopolitan suite of St Regis Istanbul, free meals, transportation and entertainment in Istanbul.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;\\n &lt;li&gt;\\n  &lt;p&gt;2021: A $21,000+ value trip involving a free upgrade to business class for two on a roundtrip from New York to Turkey, free or \u201csteeply discounted\u201d luxury hotel and resort stays, transportation, entertainment and meals.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;\\n &lt;li&gt;\\n  &lt;p&gt;2021: A $12,000+ value trip between New York and Ghana via Turkey that included a free upgrade to business class for two, free meal and transportation during an Istanbul layover.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;\\n&lt;\/ul&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;f9a5ac11-af70-46bf-b245-81674bbcc611&quot;}],&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;pinned&quot;:false,&quot;keyEvent&quot;:true,&quot;summary&quot;:false},&quot;blockCreatedOn&quot;:1727363511000,&quot;blockCreatedOnDisplay&quot;:&quot;11.11\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockLastUpdated&quot;:1727365195000,&quot;blockLastUpdatedDisplay&quot;:&quot;11.39\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublished&quot;:1727364010000,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplay&quot;:&quot;11.20\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplayNoTimezone&quot;:&quot;11.20&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;List of New York mayor's undisclosed trips, according to indictment&quot;,&quot;contributors&quot;:[],&quot;primaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;Thu 26 Sep 2024 14.45 EDT&quot;,&quot;secondaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;First published on Thu 26 Sep 2024 08.45 EDT&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;66f575ac8f080e4ae63c8fab&quot;,&quot;elements&quot;:[{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The US &lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;district &lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;court &lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;for the &lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;southern &lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;district of &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/new-york\\&quot; 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has &lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;announced the federal indictment against Eric Adams.&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;ff578bfd-ba95-40bc-aa2b-5fe35b7c37db&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Adams has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, federal program bribery, and to receive campaign contributions by foreign nationals, wire fraud, solicitation of a contribution by a foreign national, as well as bribery.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;1775290d-f97c-4d88-b728-c551db2a60a8&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;In the 57-page indictment, prosecutors said:&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;24c0a4ac-44e4-4355-969b-86b7acffd2ab&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.BlockquoteBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;blockquote class=\\&quot;quoted\\&quot;&gt;\\n &lt;p&gt;Eric Adams, the defendant, sought and accepted illegal campaign contributions in the form of \u2018nominee\u2019 or \u2018straw\u2019 contributions, meaning that the true contributors conveyed their money through nominal donors, who falsely certified they were contributing their own money.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n &lt;p&gt;By smuggling their contributions to Adams through US-based straw donors, Adams\u2019 overseas contributors defeated federal laws that serve to prevent foreign influence on US elections.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n&lt;\/blockquote&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;d8fdeb05-c84f-43a4-ab99-a5b66ad56bcc&quot;}],&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;pinned&quot;:false,&quot;keyEvent&quot;:true,&quot;summary&quot;:false},&quot;blockCreatedOn&quot;:1727361864000,&quot;blockCreatedOnDisplay&quot;:&quot;10.44\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockLastUpdated&quot;:1727363099000,&quot;blockLastUpdatedDisplay&quot;:&quot;11.04\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublished&quot;:1727362220000,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplay&quot;:&quot;10.50\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplayNoTimezone&quot;:&quot;10.50&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Eric Adams charged with wire fraud, bribery among other counts&quot;,&quot;contributors&quot;:[],&quot;primaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;Thu 26 Sep 2024 14.45 EDT&quot;,&quot;secondaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;First published on Thu 26 Sep 2024 08.45 EDT&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;66f54f3f8f08f40ce0889179&quot;,&quot;elements&quot;:[{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Good morning,&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;0821a043-d873-4a6f-8cd7-85a681a3302d&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Federal agents raided New York City mayor &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/eric-adams\\&quot;&gt;Eric Adams&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;\u2019s Gracie Mansion residence on the Upper East Side in the early hours of Thursday after reports emerged of the mayor being &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/2024\/sep\/25\/eric-adams-indicted-corruption-new-york-city\\&quot;&gt;hit with a federal indictment&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;1347b1cd-2372-41a9-bd76-1d1d34ca9585&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;The raid included a group of nearly a dozen men and women in suits entering the property, with several carrying briefcases, backpacks or duffel bags, the New York Times &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/live\/2024\/09\/26\/nyregion\/eric-adams-indicted-news\/38687379-87a9-5023-9947-9154e0ad1f75?smid=url-share\\&quot;&gt;reports.&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;b125927b-7511-44a1-a371-9de17e647537&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;In a statement following the raid, a lawyer for Adams &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/live\/2024\/09\/26\/nyregion\/eric-adams-indicted-news\/f9979284-3fd0-5874-a7a5-e57260121445?smid=url-share\\&quot;&gt;said&lt;\/a&gt;: \u201cFederal agents appeared this morning at Gracie Mansion in an effort to create a spectacle (again) and take Mayor Adams phone (again) \u2026 He has not been arrested and looks forward to his day in court. They send a dozen agents to pick up a phone when we would have happily turned it in.\u201d&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;69214294-b721-4ff3-bfaa-0675a931bff1&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Although the indictment remains sealed, reports are emerging that it includes allegations of foreign influence and corruption, particularly possible illegal campaign donations from the Turkish government.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;aa3f8006-95c0-4d50-93c1-e37399ec6d40&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Adams has maintained his innocence, saying in a video address late on Wednesday night: \u201cIf I am charged, I am innocent and I will fight this with every ounce of my strength and spirit.\u201d&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;ca2d01d7-bc22-4975-b74d-797926fbd53d&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Here are other developments in US politics:&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;53146130-4331-49f9-90f5-23cd2a28492e&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;ul&gt;\\n &lt;li&gt;\\n  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Joe Biden and Volodymyr Zelenskyy&lt;\/strong&gt; are set to meet at the White House today as Biden announced more than $8m in new military aid to Ukraine.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;\\n &lt;li&gt;\\n  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Donald Trump and state prosecutors&lt;\/strong&gt; will make an appearance in a New York appeals court today over his &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/2024\/sep\/26\/trump-appeals-court-civil-fraud-case\\&quot;&gt;$454m civil fraud judgement.&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;\\n &lt;li&gt;\\n  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The &lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Senate&lt;\/strong&gt; has &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/2024\/sep\/25\/ralph-de-la-torre-congress-criminal-contempt\\&quot;&gt;voted&lt;\/a&gt; unanimously to hold the CEO of Steward Health Care, the bankrupt hospital chain, in criminal contempt for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;\\n&lt;\/ul&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;7169c9cb-04fc-4139-99e9-716ffd513207&quot;}],&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;pinned&quot;:false,&quot;keyEvent&quot;:true,&quot;summary&quot;:false},&quot;blockCreatedOn&quot;:1727354755000,&quot;blockCreatedOnDisplay&quot;:&quot;08.45\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockLastUpdated&quot;:1727355180000,&quot;blockLastUpdatedDisplay&quot;:&quot;08.53\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublished&quot;:1727354755000,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplay&quot;:&quot;08.45\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplayNoTimezone&quot;:&quot;08.45&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;New York City mayor's residence raided in early morning after reports of federal indictment&quot;,&quot;contributors&quot;:[],&quot;primaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;Thu 26 Sep 2024 14.45 EDT&quot;,&quot;secondaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;First published on Thu 26 Sep 2024 08.45 EDT&quot;}],&quot;filterKeyEvents&quot;:false,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;key-events-carousel-mobile&quot;,&quot;absoluteServerTimes&quot;:false}\"><span id=\"key-events-carousel-mobile\"\/><span class=\"dcr-90inr0\"><\/p>\n<p>Key events<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/gu-island><gu-island name=\"FilterKeyEventsToggle\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;filterKeyEvents&quot;:false,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;filter-toggle-mobile&quot;}\"><span id=\"filter-toggle-mobile\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-alru3r\"><label id=\"src-component-10445_description\" data-component=\"filter-key-events\" data-link-name=\"filter-key-events-on\" class=\"dcr-1yhsl4h\"><button id=\"src-component-10445\" role=\"switch\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"src-component-10445_description\" class=\"dcr-xdx6ie\"\/>Show key events only<\/p>\n<p><span>Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/label><\/div>\n<p><\/gu-island><\/span><\/p>\n<article id=\"block-66f5ab1c8f08f085d999843f\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\"><strong>Here are some images coming through the newswires of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/joebiden\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\">Joe Biden<\/a> and Volodymyr Zelenskyy\u2019s meeting in the White House:<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"8b0f3e42-f324-443d-b8da-0c757b01a2f5\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\" dcr-173mewl\"><figcaption data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-1fujct4\"><span class=\"dcr-1inf02i\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-1qvd3m6\">U.S. President Joe Biden meets with Ukraine&#8217;s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House in Washington, U.S., September 26, 2024. <\/span> Photograph: Elizabeth Frantz\/Reuters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"9411c242-6113-4d9a-99d6-ee6a8100e724\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\" dcr-173mewl\"><figcaption data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-1fujct4\"><span class=\"dcr-1inf02i\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-1qvd3m6\">President Joe Biden meets with Ukraine&#8217;s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. <\/span> Photograph: Susan Walsh\/AP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"0cca4139-445f-4534-bce3-79ed3069dbe7\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\" dcr-173mewl\"><figcaption data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-1fujct4\"><span class=\"dcr-1inf02i\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-1qvd3m6\">President Joe Biden meets with Ukraine&#8217;s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. <\/span> Photograph: Susan Walsh\/AP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" 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reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">In addition to talking about military funding and Ukraine\u2019s long-term security, Biden said: \u201cWe stand with Ukraine now and in the future \u2026 Let me be clear. Russia will not prevail in war.\u201d<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;us-news\/live\/2024\/sep\/26\/biden-zelenskyy-adams-harris-trump-politics-latest-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;66f5a8e18f08f085d9998424&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0,&quot;design&quot;:11},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 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EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-66f59ed58f083c94ed4189e7\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\"><strong>Joe Biden and Volodymyr Zelenskyy are set to meet shortly at the White House as the Ukrainian president attempts to shore up support for his country\u2019s war aims in its fight against Russia.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">Ahead of the upcoming meeting, Biden released a statement, saying:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill);\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>I am proud to welcome president Zelenskyy back to the White House today. For nearly three years, the United States has rallied the world to stand with the people of Ukraine as they defend their freedom from Russian aggression, and it has been a top priority of my Administration to provide Ukraine with the support it needs to prevail.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">As part of the US\u2019s \u201csurge\u201d in security assistance to Ukraine, Biden has directed the defense department to allocate all of its remaining security assistance funding that has been appropriated for Ukraine by the end of his term. He has also decided to provide Ukraine with the Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) long-range munition, as well as directed the defense department to refurbish and provide Ukraine with an additional Patriot air defense battery and to provide Ukraine with additional Patriot missiles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">Biden has also directed the defense department to expand training for Ukrainian F16 pilots, including by supporting the training of an additional 18 pilots next year.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;us-news\/live\/2024\/sep\/26\/biden-zelenskyy-adams-harris-trump-politics-latest-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;66f59ed58f083c94ed4189e7&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0,&quot;design&quot;:11},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/live\/2024\/sep\/26\/biden-zelenskyy-adams-harris-trump-politics-latest-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-66f59ed58f083c94ed4189e7#block-66f59ed58f083c94ed4189e7\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-c2sccf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2024-09-26T17:58:21.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-us\" title=\"Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 01:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time\">13.58 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-66f599098f08f085d999834f\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<div class=\"dcr-dzkvsd\">\n<div class=\"dcr-uae6pk\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/uploads\/2022\/12\/13\/Joanna_Walters_Next_Gen.png?width=300&amp;quality=85&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;s=ce789e61f5c53125de905d4e32561cae\" alt=\"Joanna Walters\" class=\"dcr-lysqes\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"dcr-sa35sa\">Joanna Walters<\/span><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\"><strong>Ahead of the bilateral meeting shortly at the White House between Joe Biden and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/ukraine\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">Ukraine<\/a>\u2019s Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the US president earlier today announced a \u201csurge\u201d in assistance to Ukraine\u2019s resistance of Russia\u2019s invasion of its territory, amounting to nearly $8bn in additional military aid.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">It includes new long-range munitions. It\u2019s still unclear how Biden is going to respond to Zelenskyy presenting what he has called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2024\/sep\/21\/biden-letting-ukraine-strike-deep-within-russia-key-to-ending-war-zelenskyy-says\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">a \u201cvictory plan\u201d<\/a> over Russia\u2019s aggression, which would include use of US missiles to strike far within Russia.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill);\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>Today, I am announcing a surge in security assistance for Ukraine and a series of additional actions to help Ukraine win this war,\u201d Biden said in a statement, reported Agence France-Presse (AFP) earlier.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;us-news\/live\/2024\/sep\/26\/biden-zelenskyy-adams-harris-trump-politics-latest-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;66f599098f08f085d999834f&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0,&quot;design&quot;:11},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/live\/2024\/sep\/26\/biden-zelenskyy-adams-harris-trump-politics-latest-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-66f599098f08f085d999834f#block-66f599098f08f085d999834f\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-c2sccf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2024-09-26T17:42:19.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-us\" title=\"Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 01:42 PM Eastern Daylight Time\">13.42 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-66f594c18f083c94ed418928\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<div class=\"dcr-dzkvsd\">\n<div class=\"dcr-uae6pk\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/uploads\/2022\/12\/13\/Joanna_Walters_Next_Gen.png?width=300&amp;quality=85&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;s=ce789e61f5c53125de905d4e32561cae\" alt=\"Joanna Walters\" class=\"dcr-lysqes\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"dcr-sa35sa\">Joanna Walters<\/span><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\"><strong>The White House is not inclined to comment on the federal indictment of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/eric-adams\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\">Eric Adams<\/a>, the mayor of New York City.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">White House press secretary <strong>Karine Jean-Pierre<\/strong> was just asked at the media briefing in the West Wing if <strong>Joe Biden<\/strong> has any comment on the mayor being charged and whether the US president thinks Adams should resign.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">\u201cI\u2019m not going to comment on this ongoing matter, I will leave that to the Department of Justice,\u201d Jean-Pierre said.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"a753353b-2d77-404a-871f-f9aa81d5b062\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\" dcr-173mewl\"><figcaption data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-1fujct4\"><span class=\"dcr-1inf02i\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-1qvd3m6\">President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are greeted on the tarmac as they arrive on Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, last night, returning from New York City.<\/span> Photograph: Manuel Balce Ceneta\/AP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">She was then asked for any response to Adams saying he was being targeted by the Biden administration for negative remarks he has made about insufficient federal support for the city in its handling of an increase in migrants arriving in the last 18 months, having been tactically bussed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/new-york\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\">New York<\/a> by Republican leaders from states sharing the US-Mexico border, especially Texas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">Jean-Pierre said: \u201cWe have been always very clear \u2026the Department of Justice is independent.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">And in response to a question, she said that although Adams attended a reception held by Biden at the Metropolitan Museum in New York last night, the US president \u201cdid not see the mayor and they did not speak\u201d.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"c6809c73-9e2b-4523-aa68-9aebac5ada82\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\" dcr-173mewl\"><figcaption data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-1fujct4\"><span class=\"dcr-1inf02i\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-1qvd3m6\">White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing at the White House in Washington today.<\/span> Photograph: Elizabeth Frantz\/Reuters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;us-news\/live\/2024\/sep\/26\/biden-zelenskyy-adams-harris-trump-politics-latest-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;66f594c18f083c94ed418928&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0,&quot;design&quot;:11},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/live\/2024\/sep\/26\/biden-zelenskyy-adams-harris-trump-politics-latest-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-66f594c18f083c94ed418928#block-66f594c18f083c94ed418928\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-c2sccf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2024-09-26T17:42:27.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-us\" title=\"Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 01:42 PM Eastern Daylight Time\">13.42 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-66f58f288f08a1f2b558fc20\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">Interim summary<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">Hello, US politics blog readers, it\u2019s been a lively morning and there is a lot more news to come. We\u2019ll bring it to you as it happens. The president of Ukraine, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/volodymyr-zelenskiy\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">Volodymyr Zelenskyy<\/a><\/strong>, is invited to a bilateral meeting with <strong>Joe Biden<\/strong> at the White House, taking place shortly. Zelenskyy will make remarks with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/kamala-harris\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">Kamala Harris<\/a><\/strong> mid-afternoon, the US vice president and Democratic party nominee for president in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/us-elections-2024\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">November\u2019s election<\/a>. Then the two will hold a meeting. Biden and Harris will make remarks together in the Rose Garden on addressing gun violence in America. Right now, the White House press briefing with <strong>Karine Jean-Pierre<\/strong> is under way and has just finished addressing the impending arrival in Florida of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2024\/sep\/26\/hurricane-helene-update-florida\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">Hurricane Helene<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">Here\u2019s where things stand:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">\n<li class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\"><strong>Federal prosecutors<\/strong> call New York mayor <strong>Eric Adams<\/strong>\u2019s alleged misconduct a grave breach of public trust. The US attorney for the southern district of New York Damian Williams strongly criticized the mayor at a press conference a little earlier.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\"><strong>Williams<\/strong> vowed to continue to investigate the mayor\u2019s case and to \u201chold more people accountable\u201d. Charges against Adams include bribery, wire fraud and acceptance of illegal foreign campaign contributions including from Turkish government officials. Williams said the mayor \u201ckept the public in the dark\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\"><strong>Eric Adams<\/strong>\u2019s alleged misconduct continued even after he was sworn into office, according to the indictment, which alleges that a Turkish official \u201crepeatedly\u201d asked Adams not to make any statements about the Armenian genocide during Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day in 2022, to which request Adams acquiesced.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\"><strong>The indictment<\/strong> against Mayor Adams includes many luxury trips that were not put in annual disclosure forms, prosecutors say. Trips cost many thousands of dollars and included visiting Turkey and flying via Turkey while visiting countries such as China, India, France, Hungary and Ghana.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\"><strong>Eric Adams<\/strong> was charged in a 57-page federal indictment with crimes relating to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, federal program bribery and receiving campaign contributions by foreign nationals, wire fraud, solicitation of a contribution by a foreign national and bribery.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\"><strong>Federal agents<\/strong> raided <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/eric-adams\" data-link-name=\"in body link\"> Adams<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s official residence, Gracie Mansion, on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in the early hours today, as reports emerged of the mayor being <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/2024\/sep\/25\/eric-adams-indicted-corruption-new-york-city\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">hit with a federal indictment<\/a>. The raid reportedly included a group of nearly a dozen men and women in suits entering the property, with several carrying briefcases, backpacks or duffel bags.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;us-news\/live\/2024\/sep\/26\/biden-zelenskyy-adams-harris-trump-politics-latest-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;66f58f288f08a1f2b558fc20&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0,&quot;design&quot;:11},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/live\/2024\/sep\/26\/biden-zelenskyy-adams-harris-trump-politics-latest-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-66f58f288f08a1f2b558fc20#block-66f58f288f08a1f2b558fc20\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-c2sccf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2024-09-26T17:11:51.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-us\" title=\"Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 01:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time\">13.11 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-66f58b108f08935bfa681af2\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\"><strong>In a statement released on Thursday, Hakeem Jeffries, minority leader of the House of Representatives, said of Eric Adams\u2019s indictment:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill);\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>The indictment of a sitting mayor is a serious and sober moment for New York City. Like every other New Yorker and American, Eric Adams is entitled to the presumption of innocence. That principle is central to the administration of justice in the United States of America. <\/p>\n<p>A jury of the mayor\u2019s peers will now evaluate the charges in the indictment and ultimately render a determination. In the meantime, I pray for the well-being of our great city.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;us-news\/live\/2024\/sep\/26\/biden-zelenskyy-adams-harris-trump-politics-latest-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;66f58b108f08935bfa681af2&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0,&quot;design&quot;:11},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/live\/2024\/sep\/26\/biden-zelenskyy-adams-harris-trump-politics-latest-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-66f58b108f08935bfa681af2#block-66f58b108f08935bfa681af2\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-c2sccf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2024-09-26T16:40:28.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-us\" title=\"Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 12:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time\">12.40 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-66f584f98f08935bfa681a6f\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">Federal prosecutors call Eric Adams&#8217;s alleged misconduct a &#8216;grave breach&#8217; of public trust as mayor remains defiant<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\"><strong>Following the unsealing of a 57-page indictment against Eric Adams, Southern District Court of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/new-york\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">New York<\/a> attorney Damian Williams delivered a news conference in which he called Adams\u2019 alleged misconduct a \u201cgrave breach of the public\u2019s trust<\/strong><strong>\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">Detailing the charges against Adams which include bribery, wire fraud and acceptance of illegal foreign campaign contributions including from Turkish government officials, Williams said:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill);\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>\u201cYear after year after year, he kept the public in the dark.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">Outlining various undisclosed luxury travel and stays taken by Adams over the years, including suites at five-star hotels in Turkey, Williams said:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill);\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>\u201cWe allege that mayor Adams abused that privilege and broke the laws that are designed to ensure that officials like him serve the people, not the highest bidder, not a foreign bidder, and certainly not a foreign power. These are bright red lines, and we allege that the mayor crossed them again and again for years.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">Meanwhile, at his own press conference following an overnight raid at his Gracie Mansion residence, Adams remained defiant, saying:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill);\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>\u201cIt\u2019s an unfortunate day. And it\u2019s a painful day \u2026 But inside all of that is a day when we will finally reveal why, for 10 months, I\u2019ve gone through this. And I look forward to defending myself.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">Maintaining his innocence, Adams added:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill);\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>\u201cEveryone who knows me knows that I follow campaign rules and I follow the law.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">Upon being asked by reporters whether he believed the case against him was politically motivated, Adams said people should question the federal officials.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;us-news\/live\/2024\/sep\/26\/biden-zelenskyy-adams-harris-trump-politics-latest-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;66f584f98f08935bfa681a6f&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0,&quot;design&quot;:11},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/live\/2024\/sep\/26\/biden-zelenskyy-adams-harris-trump-politics-latest-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-66f584f98f08935bfa681a6f#block-66f584f98f08935bfa681a6f\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-c2sccf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2024-09-26T16:12:59.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-us\" title=\"Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 12:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time\">12.12 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-66f583f98f081fa2ab1da2ea\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\"><strong>Speaking at the press conference, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/new-york\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\">New York<\/a> City\u2019s department of investigations commissioner Jocelyn Stauber said:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill);\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>\u201cToday for the first time in New York City\u2019s modern history, we announced criminal charges against the sitting mayor of New York City. As our highest elected official, the mayor should set the standard for all of city government and exemplify the integrity, transparency and dedication to serving the public that all New Yorkers deserve.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, the indictment unsealed today alleges that mayor Adams abused his power and position for nearly a decade as Brooklyn borough president and as mayor to enrich himself and his mayoral campaigns as charged \u2026<\/p>\n<p>We handled this investigation as we would any other, following the facts and seeking to hold wrongdoers accountable no matter their role or title. Our unique access to city records and expertise in matters of city government make us a critical partner in the fight to root out corruption.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;us-news\/live\/2024\/sep\/26\/biden-zelenskyy-adams-harris-trump-politics-latest-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;66f583f98f081fa2ab1da2ea&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0,&quot;design&quot;:11},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/live\/2024\/sep\/26\/biden-zelenskyy-adams-harris-trump-politics-latest-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-66f583f98f081fa2ab1da2ea#block-66f583f98f081fa2ab1da2ea\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-c2sccf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2024-09-26T16:02:06.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-us\" title=\"Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 12:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time\">12.02 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-66f5822e8f081fa2ab1da2bc\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">SDNY attorney general: Adams &#8216;abused&#8217; privilege of public office to serve &#8216;highest&#8217; bidder<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\"><strong>Damian Williams called Eric Adams\u2019s alleged misconduct a \u201cgrave breach of the public\u2019s trust\u201d and vowed to continue to investigation to \u201chold more people accountable<\/strong><strong>\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">He said:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill);\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>\u201cI want to make three things crystal clear. First, the conduct alleged in the indictment, the foreign money, the corporate money, the bribery, the years of concealment, is a grave breach of the public\u2019s trust. Public office is a privilege. We allege that Mayor Adams abused that privilege and broke the laws that are designed to ensure that officials like him serve the people, not the highest bidder, not a foreign bidder, and certainly not a foreign power. These are bright red lines, and we allege that the mayor crossed them again and again for years. That is the only reason we are here today.<\/p>\n<p>Second, this investigation continues, we continue to dig and we will hold more people accountable. And I encourage anyone with information to come forward and to do so before it is too late.<\/p>\n<p>And third, the Southern District of New York remains committed to rooting out corruption without fear or favor and without regard to partisan politics. We are not focused on the right or the left, we are focused only on right and wrong. That is our duty and we will fulfill it now.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;us-news\/live\/2024\/sep\/26\/biden-zelenskyy-adams-harris-trump-politics-latest-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;66f5822e8f081fa2ab1da2bc&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0,&quot;design&quot;:11},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/live\/2024\/sep\/26\/biden-zelenskyy-adams-harris-trump-politics-latest-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-66f5822e8f081fa2ab1da2bc#block-66f5822e8f081fa2ab1da2bc\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-c2sccf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2024-09-26T16:13:20.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-us\" title=\"Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 12:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time\">12.13 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-66f581c58f080e4ae63c905f\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\"><strong>\u201cIn 2021 the Turkish government official was trying to open a brand new high<\/strong><strong>-rise building in Manhattan that would house Turkey\u2019s consulate,\u201d said Damian Williams.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">He added:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill);\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>\u201cThere was significant time pressure, because the Turkish official desperately needed the building to be open in time for a visit from Turkey\u2019s president. This building was important to the Turkish official, and it was important to Turkey, but the FDNY, as fire safety professionals, wouldn\u2019t let the building open because the building hadn\u2019t passed an inspection, and not just that. Some of the people of FDNY thought the building had so many issues and defects that the building was not safe to occupy. So the Turkish official sent word to Adams that it was \u2018his turn\u2019 to support Turkey.<\/p>\n<p>And as we allege, Adams delivered and pressured the fire department to let the building open. The FDNY professionals were convinced that they would lose their jobs if they didn\u2019t back down, and so they did. They got out of the way and let the building open. the Turkish official got what he wanted. And as we explain in the indictment, just four days after Adams held up his end of the bargain he went right back to soliciting more travel benefits from the Turkish airline.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;us-news\/live\/2024\/sep\/26\/biden-zelenskyy-adams-harris-trump-politics-latest-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;66f581c58f080e4ae63c905f&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0,&quot;design&quot;:11},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/live\/2024\/sep\/26\/biden-zelenskyy-adams-harris-trump-politics-latest-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-66f581c58f080e4ae63c905f#block-66f581c58f080e4ae63c905f\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-c2sccf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2024-09-26T15:54:52.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-us\" title=\"Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 11:54 AM Eastern Daylight Time\">11.54 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-66f580d18f080e4ae63c9054\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\"><strong>\u201cIn exchange for some of those improper benefits, [Eric Adams] intervened in the New York City fire department\u2019s inspection process for a building owned and operated by the Turkish government, allowing it to open even though it had not passed the fire inspection,\u201d said Damian Williams.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">He added:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill);\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>\u201cThe corruption alleged in the indictment is, as I said, long running, as we allege in the indictment, Adams\u2019 solicitation of illegal campaign contributions began in 2018 after he started raising funds for his 2021 mayoral campaign, he agreed to take contributions offered by multiple Turkish businessmen, several of whom he met in Turkey.<\/p>\n<p>Adams knew that these wealthy individuals could not legally donate in a US election. Federal law clearly prohibits foreign donations. That\u2019s how we protect our elections from foreign influence.<\/p>\n<p>Adams directed his staff to pursue this illegal money to support his campaign for mayor, and as we allege, Adams continued to pursue foreign money in secret well into 2021 and it didn\u2019t stop with his first campaign for mayor. As we allege, in 2023, the mayor rekindled these corrupt relationships, seeking more illegal campaign contributions from some of the same foreign sources to support his reelection campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;us-news\/live\/2024\/sep\/26\/biden-zelenskyy-adams-harris-trump-politics-latest-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;66f580d18f080e4ae63c9054&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0,&quot;design&quot;:11},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/live\/2024\/sep\/26\/biden-zelenskyy-adams-harris-trump-politics-latest-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-66f580d18f080e4ae63c9054#block-66f580d18f080e4ae63c9054\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-c2sccf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-66f5800d8f081fa2ab1da2a0\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">SDNY attorney general: &#8216;Year after year after year, he kept the public in the dark&#8217;<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\"><strong>Southern District Court of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/new-york\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\">New York<\/a> attorney <\/strong><strong>Damian Williams is now speaking.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill);\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>\u201cMayor Adams took these contributions, even though he knew they were illegal, and even though he knew these contributions were attempts by a Turkish government official and Turkish businessman to buy influence with him \u2026<\/p>\n<p>The mayor had a duty to disclose these gifts on his annual public disclosure forms so that the public could see who was giving him. But as we allege, year after year after year, he kept the public in the dark.<\/p>\n<p>He told the public he received no gifts, even though he was secretly being showered with them. We allege that Adams accepted these benefits knowing that they were given to him because of his position.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;us-news\/live\/2024\/sep\/26\/biden-zelenskyy-adams-harris-trump-politics-latest-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;66f5800d8f081fa2ab1da2a0&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0,&quot;design&quot;:11},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/live\/2024\/sep\/26\/biden-zelenskyy-adams-harris-trump-politics-latest-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-66f5800d8f081fa2ab1da2a0#block-66f5800d8f081fa2ab1da2a0\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-c2sccf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2024-09-26T15:46:38.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-us\" title=\"Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 11:46 AM Eastern Daylight Time\">11.46 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-66f57d1d8f08935bfa6819c8\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\"><strong>\u201cMy legal team is going to peruse the entire indictment,\u201d said <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/eric-adams\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\">Eric Adams<\/a> in a public address following the unsealing of the federal indictment against him.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill);\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>\u201cBased on what I read, it\u2019s clear that if it\u2019s campaign violations, I know I don\u2019t violate the campaigns, right? If it\u2019s foreign donors, I know I don\u2019t take money from foreign donors.<\/p>\n<p>I verbalized that to the team, both in writing and both in communication, and we will continue to do that, and we look forward to the legal team to handle this as I handle the city of New York and continue the success that we witnessed in the last two years and nine months \u2026 in New York.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;us-news\/live\/2024\/sep\/26\/biden-zelenskyy-adams-harris-trump-politics-latest-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;66f57d1d8f08935bfa6819c8&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0,&quot;design&quot;:11},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/live\/2024\/sep\/26\/biden-zelenskyy-adams-harris-trump-politics-latest-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-66f57d1d8f08935bfa6819c8#block-66f57d1d8f08935bfa6819c8\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-c2sccf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2024-09-26T15:33:10.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-us\" title=\"Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 11:33 AM Eastern Daylight Time\">11.33 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-66f57bee8f08935bfa6819b9\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">Eric Adams asked by Turkish official to not make statements about Armenian genocide \u2013 indictment<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\"><strong>Eric Adams\u2019s alleged misconduct continued even after he was sworn into office, according to the indictment, which<\/strong> <strong>alleges that a Turkish official \u201crepeatedly\u201d asked Adams not to make any statements about the Armenian genocide during Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day in 2022.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">The indictment states:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill);\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg><em>On April 21, 2022, the Turkish official messaged the Adams staffer, noting that Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day was approaching, and repeatedly asked the Adams staffer for assurances that Adams would not make any statement about the Armenian genocide.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The Adams staffer confirmed that Adams would not make a statement about the Armenian genocide. Adams did not make such a statement.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;us-news\/live\/2024\/sep\/26\/biden-zelenskyy-adams-harris-trump-politics-latest-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;66f57bee8f08935bfa6819b9&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0,&quot;design&quot;:11},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 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href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/new-york\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\">New York<\/a> and India via Turkey that included a free upgrade to business class for two.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">2017: A $41,000+ value trip involving free business class tickets for three on roundtrips from New York to France, Turkey and China, as well as a \u201cheavily discounted\u201d stay in the Bentley suite of St Regis Istanbul.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">2017: A $16,000+ value trip involving free business class tickets for two on roundtrips between New York and China via Turkey.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">2018: A $12,000+ value trip involving free upgrade to business class for two on roundtrips between New York and Hungary via Turkey.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">2019: A $9,000+ trip involving a free upgrade to business class for one flight from New York to Turkey, free stay at the Cosmopolitan suite of St Regis Istanbul, free meals, transportation and entertainment in Istanbul.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">2021: A $21,000+ value trip involving a free upgrade to business class for two on a roundtrip from New York to Turkey, free or \u201csteeply discounted\u201d luxury hotel and resort stays, transportation, entertainment and meals.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">2021: A $12,000+ value trip between New York and Ghana via Turkey that included a free upgrade to business class for two, free meal and transportation during an Istanbul layover.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" 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dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">US district court in New York to hold press conference at 11:30am ET on &#8216;significant public corruption charges&#8217;<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\"><strong>The US <\/strong><strong>district <\/strong><strong>court <\/strong><strong>for the <\/strong><strong>southern <\/strong><strong>district of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/new-york\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\">New York<\/a> is set to hold a press conference at 11<\/strong><strong>.30am ET on \u201csignificant public corruption charges<\/strong><strong>\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">The press conference, which will be lead by SDNY attorney general Damian Williams, will follow the unveiling of a 57-page federal indictment against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/eric-adams\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\">Eric Adams<\/a> that includes counts of wire fraud, bribery and acceptance of illegal campaign contributions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1eu361v\">Adams has remained defiant and vowed to not resign, saying that he is innocent and \u201clead I will\u201d.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;us-news\/live\/2024\/sep\/26\/biden-zelenskyy-adams-harris-trump-politics-latest-updates&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;66f575ac8f080e4ae63c8fab&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0,&quot;design&quot;:11},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Biden and Zelenskyy to meet at White House as Ukrainian leader aims to shore up support for war effort \u2013 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