Daily Summary
Recent resignations at the U.S. Department of Justice led a judge to dismiss the indictment of Mayor Adams, stating the department cannot be forced to prosecute. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson has outlined a bold legislative agenda for 2025 that includes tackling government funding deadlines and advancing initiatives on immigration, border security, energy, and taxes. However, managing these proposals will be challenging due to the narrow GOP majority in the House.
Speaker Johnson Unveils Ambitious 2025 GOP Agenda
Speaker Mike Johnson has laid out an ambitious legislative agenda for 2025 focused on government funding and advancing Trump-era immigration, border security, energy, and tax policies, even as a narrow House majority poses significant challenges.
DOJ Resignations Pave the Way for Mayor Adams' Case Dismissal
On April 2, 2025, a federal judge dismissed Mayor Adams' corruption case with prejudice amid a series of DOJ resignations, noting that the court cannot compel prosecution.