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A federal judge on Tuesday ordered U.S. prosecutors to appear in court this week to address why they are seeking to dismiss criminal charges filed against New York Mayor Eric Adams. The hearing comes after a Justice Department official appointed by Republican President Donald Trump ordered prosecutors to seek dismissal of the case.

After half of the mayor’s top aides resigned, the governor announced that she’ll meet with key city leaders on Tuesday.

The federal judge overseeing the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams has scheduled a hearing Wednesday to consider the Justice Department’s controversial motion to dismiss the charges.

Last week, at least seven federal prosecutors resigned in protest, responding to alleged improprieties from Trump appointees. This week, it happened again.

The head of the criminal division within the DC US Attorney’s Office has left her post, according to four sources.