If you visit Los Angeles and the freeway turns into a parking lot‚ as it does so often in that gridlock-prone city‚ it can be a bit unnerving when a motorcycle comes roaring up between the stopped cars. It’s called lane splitting‚ and in LA it’s perfectly legal. But what...

The Georgia State Senate has approved a special committee investigation that would look into the allegations of an inappropriate affair with Nathan Wade‚ her lead prosecutor. The special committee investigation will have full subpoena powers and the ability to question Fani Willis under oath. It is unclear whether the special committee will investigate further allegations. Some have pointed out the possibility of Fani Willis abusing power by coordinating lawsuits against President Trump with the Biden Administration. BREAKING REPORT: Georgia State Senate just voted to CREATE A SPECIAL COMMITTEE to investigate Fani Willis.. It will be comprised of 3 Dems. 6 Republicans and will have FULL SUBPOENA POWER with the ability to DEMAND testimony under oath. Votes were 30-19 in favor of the… https://t.co/ZOz4YU63JE pic.twitter.com/jZBPjKCcCh — Chuck Callesto (@ChuckCallesto) January 26‚ 2024 CNN shares more on the story: The Georgia state Senate on Friday passed a resolution creating a special committee to investigate Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis amid allegations of an improper affair with her lead prosecutor in the 2020 election subversion case against former President Donald Trump. The resolution‚ which cleared the GOP-controlled state Senate 30-19‚ allows the special committee to subpoena people and evidence while putting witnesses under oath for their testimonies. At the end of its investigation‚ the committee will submit a report “that will recommend any changes to either legislation or appropriations‚” according to state Sen. Greg Dolezal‚ who introduced the resolution. “This resolution is about an officer of the state of Georgia‚ within a subdivision of the state of Georgia‚ and how they are using state funds‚” Dolezal said on the Senate floor. “This falls squarely within what we should be talking about and what we should be addressing.” The allegations against Willis and Nathan Wade first surfaced in a 127-page court filing earlier this month by former Trump 2020 campaign official Mike Roman‚ who was indicted over his role in the fake electors plot in Georgia. Roman alleges that Wade is romantically involved with Willis and used money he billed the district attorney’s office for his work on the case to take her on lavish vacations. Representative Andy Biggs on X spoke about the possibility of collusion and conspiracy with Fani Willis. See here: District Attorney Fani Willis has coordinated with the Biden White House to keep President Trump out of the White House. This targeting is beginning to smell of collusion and conspiracy. Justice needs to be served. pic.twitter.com/lzhpdwJoRi — Rep Andy Biggs (@RepAndyBiggsAZ) January 26‚ 2024 The Washington Post shares more about Fani Willis: Lawyers defending former president Donald Trump in the Georgia election interference case on Thursday accused Fulton County District Attorney Fani T. Willis (D) of making racially charged accusations against the defendants that could prejudice a future jury and asked a judge to disqualify her and dismiss the case. The motion from lawyers Steve Sadow and Jennifer Little‚ filed in Fulton County Superior Court‚ comes more than two weeks after Trump’s co-defendant Mike Roman alleged in a court filing that Willis appointed Nathan Wade to serve as lead prosecutor in the case — and subsequently paid him more than $650‚000 in hourly fees — while engaging in a romantic relationship with him. Roman requested that Willis and Wade be disqualified from the case and that all charges against him be dropped. Nearly a week later‚ Willis offered her only public comments on the controversy to date in a 35-minute speech before the congregation at the Big Bethel AME Church‚ during which she broadly accused her critics of attacking her and Wade because they are Black. In her remarks at the historically Black church‚ framed as a talk with God to commemorate the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday‚ Willis questioned why Wade was targeted and not the two other private attorneys appointed as special prosecutors in the case‚ who are White. She did not mention Roman or any other defendants by name. Willis’s comments‚ Trump’s lawyers wrote‚ “constitute a glaring‚ flagrant‚ and calculated effort to foment racial bias into this case by publicly denouncing the defendants for somehow daring to question her decision to hire a Black man (without also mentioning that she is alleged to have had a workplace affair with the same man) to be a special prosecutor. These assertions by the DA engender a great likelihood of substantial prejudice towards the defendants in the eyes of the public in general‚ and prospective jurors in Fulton County in particular.” Fani Willis hopes to use her race to curb criticism and legal repercussions. She’s sorely mistaken that this will work. The special committee will get to the bottom of these allegations and bring justice. What do you think? NATIONAL POLL: Should Fani Willis Be Disbarred?

Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) announced his retirement from Congress after 21 years. “Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger announced today he will not seek reelection at the end of his current term after representing Maryland’s Second District for more than 21 years and serving in local government for 16 years prior. Ruppersberger‚ a Baltimore native and senior member of the House Appropriations Committee‚ leaves a legacy of common sense leadership and world-class constituent service‚” Ruppersberger’s office stated in a press release. Maryland Democrat Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger is retiring from Congress at the end of the year‚ hanging up his hat in the House after serving 11 terms in the upper chamber. https://t.co/7gwZ9gDA24 — The Hill (@thehill) January 26‚ 2024 “This was an incredibly difficult decision for me because‚ now more than ever‚ Congress needs thoughtful‚ end-game representatives like me – members who care more about constituents and our country and less about cable news hits. But it is time to pass the torch to a younger generation of leaders and I am looking forward to spending more time with my family‚” Ruppersberger said. BREAKING House Democrat Dutch Ruppersberger‚ representing Maryland's 2nd district‚ said that he WILL NOT seek reelection. Ruppersberger is one of nearly two dozen Democrats who announced that they WILL NOT seek reelection. pic.twitter.com/Ycooz9Ci40 — The Constitutional Conservative (@TheCCShowcast) January 26‚ 2024 From Dutch Ruppersberger’s office: Congressman Ruppersberger served a record 12 years on the House Intelligence Committee‚ including four as its top Democrat‚ or Ranking Member‚ and was among the first lawmakers to address the issue of cybersecurity. He championed policies to counter threats including Russia‚ China and terrorism. He and his Republican counterpart were the first dual-recipients of the top award in the intelligence community for their bipartisan and pragmatic leadership‚ which produced five authorization bills‚ two cyber bills and transparency reform after years of gridlock. He also served a total of 12 years on the powerful House Appropriations Committee‚ which is responsible for allocating hundreds of billions of federal dollars each year. He leveraged the role to secure hundreds of millions of dollars for local projects benefitting the Chesapeake Bay‚ Port of Baltimore‚ schools‚ hospitals‚ police and fire departments and much more. As a member of the Defense subcommittee‚ he has championed resources for veterans and active-duty troops. In fact‚ in his first year‚ he created “Operation Hero Miles” to enable patriotic Americans to donate frequent flyer miles to deployed troops who were previously paying for connecting flights home out-of-pocket. He also currently serves as Chairman of the United States Naval Academy Board of Visitors and co-chair of the bipartisan House Army Caucus. Rep. C.A. “Dutch” Ruppersberger (D-Md.) will retire after two decades in Congress at the end of his term this year‚ he announced Friday‚ ending a 38-year stint in public service.https://t.co/X8rVHZb1Af — The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 26‚ 2024 According to Roll Call‚ Ruppersberger’s district is reliably Democrat and voted for Joe Biden over Donald Trump by 21 points in 2020. From Roll Call: Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales rates the race this year for the seat Solid Democratic. His retirement means three of Maryland’s eight seats in the House‚ all held by Democrats‚ will be open this year. Rep. John Sarbanes said in October he would retire after this term‚ while Rep. David Trone is running for the seat in the Senate being vacated by Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin’s retirement. Two Democrats had filed to run in the 2nd District even before Ruppersberger’s announcement: state Del. Harry Bhandari and Bryan Scott Moore. Local Democratic party leaders expect a third candidate‚ Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski‚ to enter the race as well. Olszewski launched an exploratory fundraising committee last summer‚ saying at the time that he’d only run if Ruppersberger retired. Maryland’s primary is May 14.

Texas Gov. Gregg Abbot has declared he is “prepared for conflict” with the lawless Biden regime as 10 states have sent their National Guard to the Texas border to protect against the “invasion.” During an [...] The post Gov. Abbot Declares Texas Is ‘Prepared For Conflict’ With Biden Regime As 10 States Send National Guard appeared first on The People's Voice.

More states joined Texas in securing the border this week after the Supreme Court ordered Governor Greg Abbott remove razor wire that prevented illegal migrants from crossing into the United States. In an interview from India‚ Gov. Greg Abbott says ten other states have sent national guard to the Texas border‚ and others will follow. Abbott says he is “prepared” for a conflict with federal authorities. pic.twitter.com/F58MLoOsAZ— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) January 26‚ 2024 BREAKING: Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt sending his state National Guard to aid Texas in the border dispute with President Joe Biden. WATCH pic.twitter.com/Ie1Oed5dc7— Simon Ateba (@simonateba) January 26‚ 2024 *BREAKING NOW*Ron DeSantis unveils legislation that would allow Florida State Guard to help Texas secure the border.pic.twitter.com/gIx5iUuVWP— The First (@TheFirstonTV) January 26‚ 2024

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre blasted Texas authorities Friday for allegedly “making it harder” for Border Patrol agents to process thousands of illegal migrants into the country. Karine Jean-Pierre baselessly accuses Texas Gov. Greg Abbott of "making it harder for Border Patrol to do their jobs" pic.twitter.com/ERn4i0bjV5— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) January 26‚ 2024 Karine Jean-Pierre criticizes the 25 Republican governors who are supporting Texas in the absence of federal leadership on securing the border pic.twitter.com/IIYbgYkEVL— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) January 26‚ 2024 Watch her remarks above.