Justice Dept.’s Criminal Inquiry of Columbia Protesters Raised Alarms Internally

Behind the scenes, a top department official pressed employees to gather a list of activists and investigate them, people familiar with the matter said.

Adams Administration Will Give ICE Space to Operate on Rikers Island

An executive order says federal immigration agents would work with city officials on criminal investigations only. Critics say the move opens the door for wrongdoing.

How New York’s Mayor, Eric Adams, Wooed Donald Trump

Mayor Eric Adams’s charm campaign involved phone calls to the Trumps and a meeting with Steve Bannon. Mr. Trump showed sympathy for the mayor, as his administration moved to drop charges against Mr. Adams.