Eric Adams ends re-election bid for New York City mayor

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has dropped his re-election bid due to lack of funding and media speculation, narrowing the mayoral race to Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa. Adams, originally elected as a Democrat in 2022, faced an indictment for alleged bribery and fraud which was later dismissed by the Trump administration. Despite not endorsing a candidate, Adams cautioned against "insidious forces" and "divisive agendas" in city politics as his once promising political career faced setbacks.