Eric Adams sees fortunes turn on Trump actions

USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page discusses what a reprieve for New York Mayor Eric Adams tells us about the Trump era. American school teacher Marc Fogel has been released by Russia after more than three years in custody. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Michael Collins discusses worries over Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency gaining access to personal information. Plus, the Education Department will shield federal student aid data from DOGE – for now. Flu cases surge to the highest levels in 15 years. Monty the Giant Schnauzer wins Best in Show at the Westminster Dog Show. USA TODAY's 2025 Restaurants of the Year. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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