A day after a local news outlet exposed an Eric Adams aide for handing a reporter a wad of cash stuffed inside a bag of potato chips, a handful of folks from Adams’ inner circle, including one of his former top advisers, have been indicted in their own alleged bribery scandal.  The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office announced four new indictments Thursday, alleging a pay-to-play scheme and other charges...

China on Thursday condemned an American military buildup off the coast of Venezuela amid the Trump administration’s effort to combat drug cartels, accusing Washington of engaging in foreign interference.  Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning was speaking with reporters when she was asked about the naval deployment.  “China opposes any move that violates the purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter and a country’s sovereignty and security,” Ning said....

The Pentagon has created a new medal for service members who’ve deployed to the southern border to assist federal law enforcement with President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration.  The Pentagon unveiled plans for a Mexican Border Defense Medal for U.S. troops serving with Joint Task Force Southern Border, according to a new memo the Pentagon released Aug.13 that was shared on social media.  A U.S. defense official...