In a significant development, the Georgia Court of Appeals has disqualified Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the election interference case involving President-elect Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants. The court cited an “appearance of impropriety” due to Willis’s romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade, who was appointed to the case.
This decision has stalled the high-profile case, which alleges that Trump and his associates attempted to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election results. A new prosecutor must now be appointed, potentially delaying proceedings further, especially if the Georgia Supreme Court opts to review the appellate court’s ruling.
The removal of Willis adds to a series of recent legal victories for Trump, including the abandonment of two federal prosecutions and postponed sentencing in a separate New York case.
House Rejects Trump-Backed Funding Plan, Government Shutdown Imminent
The U.S. House of Representatives has rejected a funding proposal endorsed by President-elect Donald Trump, increasing the likelihood of a government shutdown. The plan, which aimed to extend government funding and incorporate substantial allocations for disaster relief and agricultural aid, failed to secure the necessary two-thirds majority, with a final vote of 174 in favor and 235 against. Notably, approximately 40 Republican members joined the majority of Democrats in opposing the measure.
The proposal sought to fund government operations through March 14 and included provisions for $100 billion in disaster relief and $10 billion in economic assistance for farmers. However, the inclusion of a two-year suspension of the debt ceiling, a late addition advocated by Trump, emerged as a contentious point, leading to its rejection.
With the current funding set to expire imminently, the failure to pass the proposed extension brings the federal government to the brink of a shutdown. Essential services may face disruptions, and numerous federal employees could be furloughed if a resolution is not reached promptly. The situation underscores the deep divisions within Congress and sets the stage for complex negotiations in the days ahead.
Trump and Musk Pressure Republicans Over Spending Bill
President-elect Donald Trump and entrepreneur Elon Musk are exerting pressure on Republican lawmakers to block a bipartisan spending bill, increasing the risk of a government shutdown. The bill, which requires President Joe Biden’s signature by Friday to prevent a shutdown, has been criticized by Trump and Musk, who have threatened political repercussions for Republicans supporting the legislation.
A government shutdown would result in partial closures of federal institutions and unpaid furloughs for many government employees. The White House has urged adherence to bipartisan agreements to avoid harm to American workers and maintain national stability.
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