It's Thursday. I can't wait to see the sun again. It's been such a long wait. I know our Seattle readers are shocked. 😬 Here's what's happening today:

• Adams is the first New York City mayor to be indicted.
• The Capitol building was largely empty until Election Day.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Washington for talks.
• Florida is preparing for Hurricane Helen to make landfall tonight.
• Three homes on the Outer Banks collapsed into the ocean this week.

I Kate Martel Here's a quick recap of what happened this morning and what's coming up. Please send your tips, comments, feedback and cookie recipes to cmartel@thehill.com. Did someone forward this newsletter to you? Sign up here.

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Mayor of New York Eric Adams(D) was indicted on federal corruption charges; beginning The sitting mayor faces criminal charges.

How much does it cost?He faces five charges, including wire fraud and bribery. Read the unsealed indictment

From the indictment:“Adams, who by 2018 had made clear his plans to run for mayor of New York City, not only accepted but also solicited illegal campaign contributions and other things of value from foreign nationals in his 2021 mayoral election.”

“We will fight these injustices,” Adams said.: While the indictment was still sealed, Adams posted a video response online, saying that if he is charged with federal crimes, “these charges will be completely false and based on lies.” Watch Adams' video statement

Was this a sudden occurrence? Not really. FBI agents searched Adams' home earlier this year as part of their investigation, and the homes of several of Adams' staff were searched earlier this week.

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-CortezSenator Ocasio-Cortez, the governor of New York, called on Mayor Adams to resign on Wednesday, saying, “I do not understand how Mayor Adams can continue to govern New York City. The proliferation of resignations and vacancies threatens to undermine the functioning of the government. Constant investigations will make it impossible to hire and retain competent officials.” Post to X.

What happens next? The New York Times reported that Adams is under no legal obligation to step down, but if he did a special election would be called. “There are other ways Adams could step down. The New York City Charter gives Gov. Kathy Hockal the power to remove him from office. But the process would be complicated.”Read the NYT commentary: “If Eric Adams is indicted, what happens next?”

former President TrumpI'll be holding a press conference in New York today at 4:30pm 💻Live Stream

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President of Ukraine Volodymyr ZelenskyHe is in Washington today for a conference after most lawmakers have left for campaigning.

On Capitol Hill He is meeting with a bipartisan group of senators. include Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (Democrat, New York) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell(Republican, Kentucky).

📹 Watch as Zelensky arrives at the parliament building— I wonder what he and Schumer are talking about. Punchbowl Andrew Desiderio attention “At least 15 senators walked in,” he said.

And visit government offices : Vice President Harris I will meet with Zelensky this afternoon. President BidenThis morning, he pledged $8 billion in aid to Ukraine, drawing on funds from military stockpiles that were threatening to expire on September 30th.

Unpleasant The trip has been tense due to Zelenskiy's recent spat with Republican lawmakers, who he recently called senators. J.D. Vance (Ohio Republican) “Too extreme.” Republicans are also outraged by the Pennsylvania visit, arguing it could be seen as election interference. More on tensions between the GOP and Zelensky

A bipartisan House task force is investigating the assassination attempt on the former president. President Trump The first public hearing was held. View the hearing

The first round of government budget drama is over. Both the House and Senate passed a three-month budget extension to allow for budget disputes to be sorted out before December 20. Both chambers are out of town for election campaigning and will be out of session until after Election Day.

I'm not saying the Republicans won this round, but… Republicans emerged from this battle looking quite divided. The House passed the bill with every Democrat voting in favor and 82 Republicans voting against it. Mike Johnson(Louisiana Republican) needed Democratic support or the plan would have failed because hardliners would have been unhappy with it.

Yes, but Republicans are coming out of this battle feeling bullish about their chances of taking control of the House, Senate and White House next year. Read Emily Brooks and Mike Lillis' report on the state of the Republican Party

Further analysis: 'With few notable victories, House Republicans head home to tally votes,'The New York Times Annie Krabby .

Vice President Harris Answering questions from MSNBC Stephanie Ruhle In a rare, wide-ranging interview on Wednesday, former first lady Melania TrumpI appeared on “Fox & Friends” this morning.

Let's start with Harris.: Here Five points From Alex Gangitano of The Hills:

1. Harris presents big-ticket agenda
2. The choice of Waltz was an intuitive decision.
3. Harris criticizes Trump over tariffs
4. Harris defends opposition to U.S. Steel sale
5. Ruhle interview is Harris' most in-depth policy look yet

Now, about Melania.She called the raids on her Mar-a-Lago home in connection with the investigation into classified documents an “invasion of privacy.” And while discussing the assassination attempt on her husband, former President Trump She said it was a “miracle” that he survived.

Trump recentlyDeclaredHe said he was planning to visit Springfield, Ohio, after making unsubstantiated claims that local Haitian immigrants were eating residents' pets. Remember:However, it is unclear whether or when Trump will actually visit.

meanwhileFollowing an uproar from his fellow lawmakers, a Republican congressman on Thursday retracted earlier comments in which he called Haitians “thugs” and spread false claims about Haitian immigrants eating pets in Ohio.

• “Trump's most misunderstood policy proposals”:Atlantic Ocean
• “Harris will put government intervention at the center of her economic policy.”: The Wall Street Journal
• “What Harris and Trump get wrong about the border”: time

Hurricane Helen has strengthened into a Category 2 storm and is hurtling toward Florida, where it is expected to make landfall tonight, and according to the Weather Channel, warm waters could cause it to strengthen into a Category 3 or higher.

Storm surges are a concern along Florida's Gulf Coast, with some areas expected to see storm surges of 15 to 20 feet.

🌀 Weather Channel forecast

🌀 Storm tracking map of predicted path

🌀 National Hurricane Center Forecast

Check it out📹 Video of this wave This morning in Tampa Bay.

And📹 Sarasota Flood

In addition, Water splashing on the bridge Florida

NBC News Hoda KotbShe announced this morning that she will be leaving the Today show early next year.

why?She has worked for NBC News for 26 years and said she wants to spend more time with her children.

📹 Check out her moving announcement

🥞🥟 celebrate : the Pancake Dayand National Gyoza DayWhat a spectacular lineup!

🎧 it hurts : The AtlanticSpencer KornhaberThe article was titled “Why Katy Perry can't get her act together,” and the gist of it was, “The pop singer is in a dead end, and not even a soulless new album is going to cheer her up.” Read the discussion

🌊 so sad: Rising sea levels and erosion have caused a third home to collapse into the ocean this week on North Carolina's Outer Banks.Wavy )📹 Watching a house collapse under the waves

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The House and Senate are retreating. (“Hot to go!“Are you going to dance for that?” President Biden and Vice President Harris I'm in Washington. (All times Eastern Time)

• noon:Biden and Harris have lunch together.
• 12:30pm : White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre I'll report back to the reporter. Live Stream
• 3:05 PM: Harris and the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Speak Up. 💻 Live Stream
• 4:45 PM: Harris spoke about gun violence from the Rose Garden. Live Stream
• Friday:Harris will visit Douglas, Arizona, and San Francisco.
• It was just announced — 3: NewsNation is the originalPresident ClintonLength of stay in the White House.

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