New York Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on federal charges late Wednesday, the first sitting mayor in the city’s history to face such a charge, amid ongoing federal investigations into his administration and rising calls for his resignation. Congress passed a bill to avoid a government shutdown, pushing the deadline to December 20 after removing a contentious voter ID requirement. Tensions escalate as fears of war between Israel and Hezbollah rise, with potential ground assaults and efforts for a 21-day ceasefire underway. Hurricane Helene, a Category 1 storm, is intensifying as it approaches Florida, prompting evacuation warnings from Governor DeSantis. Ukrainian President Zelensky warned the UN about a possible Russian attack on Ukraine’s power plants that could lead to a nuclear disaster.

NYC Major Adams indicted on federal charges (New York Times)

Congress passes bill to postpone shutdown (NBC)

U.S. and France propose 3-week ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon (Reuters, Axios)

Hurricane Helena barreling toward Florida (CBS)

Zelensky tells UN Russia plans to attack nuclear plants (BBC)