Adams Ditches White House for Urgent Return to NYC Ahead of Migrant Meeting

NYC Mayor Eric Adams abruptly canceled his trip to Washington, DC, where he was scheduled to meet with White House officials to discuss the migrant crisis. The reason for his last-minute return to NYC is undisclosed. Adams has been critical of President Biden's handling of the crisis and previously expressed his desire for a meeting with the president. NYC is struggling to cope with a significant influx of migrants, with over 133,000 arrivals since last spring. The city estimates the cost of the surge to be around $12 billion through 2025, but has received only $142 million in federal aid so far. Adams and other mayors are urging Biden to allocate more funding and expedite work permit approvals for migrants.