How the U.S. acquired its lands — as Trump eyes territorial expansion
President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in bringing Greenland and the Panama Canal under U.S. control and suggested making Canada the 51st state.
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022225_MDJ_TodaysHistory
In 1819, Spain signed the Adams-Onis Treaty, ceding Florida to the United States and redefining the boundary between U.S. and Spanish territories from Louisiana to the Pacific Ocean.
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Chinsegut Series Part 1 – Tiger Tail: Native American Activities and Bird Pearson
The Adams-Onís Treaty officially saw Spain relinquishing control of its prized colonies and incorporating Florida as part of the United States. While still not officially a state, the new territory ...
New York Post16d
Eric Adams’ NYC trial in limbo — as judge appoints attorney to fight DOJ’s bid to dismiss historic case
Mayor Eric Adams’ criminal case will stay in limbo for several more weeks — as a federal judge said Friday he wants to hear from an independent lawyer before deciding whether to toss the charges.
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Hochul Holds Meetings on Mayor’s Future, Plunging Him Deeper Into Crisis
With four key deputy mayors saying they planned to step down, Mayor Eric Adams is facing growing questions about his ability to lead New York City. By Emma G. Fitzsimmons Benjamin Oreskes and ...
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Judge holds off on deciding whether to drop NYC Mayor Eric Adams case
Editor's Note: This page is a summary of news on issues surrounding New York Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case for Wednesday, Feb. 19. For the latest news, view our story for Thursday, Feb. 20.
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Watch live: NYC Mayor Eric Adams holds press conference after DOJ moves to drop charges
New York Mayor Eric Adams is scheduled to deliver a live address Tuesday following the news he could soon be rid of his corruption indictment. A President Donald Trump-appointed official at the ...
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Can Adams lose his job? Hochul leaves door open to remove mayor amid quid pro quo allegations
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing pressure from within his party to resign from office following the Justice Department's move to drop the mayor's federal corruption case, with some ...
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NY Gov Hochul decides NYC Mayor Adams' fate; ramps up oversight of city's top official
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will not begin proceedings to remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office, but instead plans to introduce new state and city legislation to provide more oversight ...
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Hochul to Seek New Oversight, but Won’t Remove Adams for Now
Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York announced that she will not remove Mayor Eric Adams at this time but will seek to increase state supervision of New York City’s affairs. By Benjamin Oreskes ...
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Eric Adams’ embrace of Trump unites Democrats against the New York City mayor
Eric Adams has united Democrats in New York City. From across the boroughs and otherwise warring ideological factions, there is widespread agreement that the mayor has little to no chance of ...