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Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita endorses Diego Morales for reelection as Indiana Secretary of State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom comes in hot about an article in the local paper; bizarre Cleveland Browns NFL draft controversy; Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has another disciplinary complaint filed against him, this time by a Republican state senator; did Trump deport an MS-13 member or not; lifelong student of the JFK assassination Jack Moore talks with Tom and Kevin about who he thinks did, why Jack Ruby killed Oswald, and more.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for allegedly failing to verify the citizenship status of more than 550,000 state voters. Interesting. Plus, Homeland security secretary Kristi Noem had her handbag stolen at a Washington restaurant, containing her passport, department security badge, and $3,000 in cash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brightwood-Forest Manor Community Center has a new home — the east side center is now located in a former church building. A large group of anti-Trump protestors gathered at the Indiana Statehouse. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and Secretary of State Diego Morales are suing the Trump administration over citizenship information. The public got its final chance Monday to testify before lawmakers on the new state budget. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Hour 3 Segment 1 Tony starts the final hour of the show joined with Kerry Picket of the Washington Times to talk about President Donald Trump signing a strategic Bitcoin reserve executive order and signals the end of government weaponization against crypto. Hour 3 Segment 2 Tony talks about Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita saying he’s tired of woke propaganda being taught in the classrooms. Tony also talks about Randi Weingarten being upset with President Trump taking away opportunities for disadvantaged kids. Later, Tony talks about Van Jones saying the Democratic party is screwed and they don’t know what to do. Hour 3 Segment 3 Tony talks about LeBron James flopping and getting heated over criticism of his son, Bronny. Hour 3 Segment 4 Tony wraps up another edition of the show talking about how Joe Walsh thinks President Trump will try to stop the midterm elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 Segment 1 Tony starts the show talking about former President Joe Biden used autopen signature on many official White House documents and raising more concerns over his mental awareness. Hour 1 Segment 2 Tony talks about Kristi Noem naming new ICE leadership and vows to punish media leakers. Tony also talks about Speaker Mike Johnson moving forward on a spending bill that goes through September. Hour 1 Segment 3 Tony talks about MSNBC mocking Elon Musk after one of his SpaceX rockets exploded 10 minutes after launch. Hour 1 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the first hour of the show talking about Israel cutting off electricity supply to Gaza, affecting a desalination plant producing drinking water. Hour 2 Segment 1 Tony starts the second hour of the show talking about Democrats pushing trans athletes in women sports after Gavin Newsom says he disagrees with the left on that issue. Tony also talks about hundreds of minorities and Christians killed in Syria. Later, Tony talks about Jasmine Crockett saying it’s not a crime to enter the country illegally. Hour 2 Segment 2 Tony talks about President Donald Trump downplaying business concerns about uncertainty from his tariffs and prospect of higher prices. Hour 2 Segment 3 Tony talks about Mark Carney being named the next Canadian Prime Minister. Tony also talks about a Hello Beautiful article saying, “the hate for Meghan Markle’s cooking show proves the world isn’t ready for black women to live soft lives.” Hour 2 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking about rising cases in Measels. Hour 3 Segment 1 Tony starts the final hour of the show joined with Kerry Picket of the Washington Times to talk about President Donald Trump signing a strategic Bitcoin reserve executive order and signals the end of government weaponization against crypto. Hour 3 Segment 2 Tony talks about Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita saying he’s tired of woke propaganda being taught in the classrooms. Tony also talks about Randi Weingarten being upset with President Trump taking away opportunities for disadvantaged kids. Later, Tony talks about Van Jones saying the Democratic party is screwed and they don’t know what to do. Hour 3 Segment 3 Tony talks about LeBron James flopping and getting heated over criticism of his son, Bronny. Hour 3 Segment 4 Tony wraps up another edition of the show talking about how Joe Walsh thinks President Trump will try to stop the midterm elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Cantrell fills in for Tom; Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and the Lake County Sheriff's Department work out their ICE issues; causes of death revealed for the three men found frozen in backyard of friend's home after watching a football game together; Congressman Al Green censured after disrupting Trump's address to Congress; LOCPod's Canadian correspondent Jesse Hirsh talks with Kevin about the tariff war, who could be Canada's next Prime Minister, Premier of Ontario Doug Ford threatening to cut off electricity to the US, and more.

A Bill that could lead to every interstate highway in Indiana becoming a toll road somehow passes in the House; 219 Day, a holiday celebrating the Region, is this weekend; Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita fires back against latest disciplinary complaint made against him; Elon Musk calls an astronaut “retarded”; Steve Bannon is clearly not a fan of Elon; Hobart, IN Mayor Josh Huddlestun talks with Tom and Kevin about his city being in the running as a potential site for the Lake County convention center, and more.

Who's going to win the Super Bowl this weekend; how are Elon Musk's first couple of weeks on the job going; burglary ring that targeted the homes of professional athletes is busted; Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita accused of professional misconduct again; Lake County Commissioner Mike Repay talks with Tom and Kevin about the future of the IN Democratic Party, his decision to run for Chairman of the Lake County Democratic Party, his thoughts on a convention center in Lake County, Taylor Swift, and more.

Tom's family is getting larger; did Bath & Body Works sell a racist candle; Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita threatens to sue the Lake County Sheriff's Department; Trump said what about Arnold Palmer; Elon Musk giving away million-dollar prizes to voters in swing states who sign a petition; Lake County Democratic Chairman Jim Wieser and Schererville, IN Town Council President Tom Schmitt talk with Tom and Kevin about this election cycle and more.

Hammond, Indiana's Festival of the Lakes is next week July 17-21; is it Marissa or Melissa McDermott; Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita sues East Chicago over their “Welcoming City” ordinance; retail sales of marijuana in Illinois continue to grow; former IN State Representative Sean Eberhart sentenced; ventriloquist April Brucker stops by with her puppet Donald J. Tramp.

Evangelist Franklin Graham writes a letter of support to Donald Trump; Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene loses her cool with a reporter after yesterday's House hearing with Dr. Anthony Fauci; Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita goes after sanctuary cities; chaos erupts at a recent Dolton, Illinois board meeting; is Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis dating someone too young for his age; brief technical issue causes Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway stock to drop 99%.

Two public media news organizations serving local and statewide news in Indiana announced plans last week to cut staff. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is threatening to sue three cities and a county for what he claims are violations of the state's ban on “sanctuary cities.” The Indiana Department of Environmental Management denied a permit application to turn wetlands in Marion County into a retail complex last week. Fentanyl test strips are a common tool used to prevent overdose deaths, but Indiana law is unclear about whether or not the small strips of paper are legal to use. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. Today's episode of WFYI News Now was produced by Abriana Herron, Drew Daudelin and Kendall Antron with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, joined Fort Wayne's Morning News to talk discuss his with Kayla Blakeslee on his fight against a new EPA rule that threatens to increase Hoosier utility bills. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which Indiana communities are most vulnerable to climate change? A group of states co-led by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is suing the Environmental Protection Agency over its recent carbon rule. Democratic Representative Rita Fleming announced Monday she is resigning her Statehouse seat, effective immediately. The number of recent Indiana high school graduates heading to college is stagnant — a worrying trend as the state struggles to boost educational attainment. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. Today's episode of WFYI News Now was produced by Abriana Herron, Drew Daudelin and Kendall Antron with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita joined Kayla Blakeslee on Fort Wayne's Morning News to discuss a new lawsuit that targets nearly two dozen companies operating in the state that manufacture and sell products containing dangerous "forever chemicals." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new cancer center opened in West Central Indiana. Students and colleges are facing unprecedented delays with the Free Application for Student Aid, or FAFSA. All state universities will now have to report Greek organizations for breaking hazing rules. The latest data from Early Learning Indiana shows that the state only has the capacity to serve about 60 percent of the children who need care. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita presented a report at a political rally that he says proves the state used “faulty” data to justify the stay-at-home order at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. Today's episode of WFYI News Now was produced by Darian Benson, Abriana Herron, Drew Daudelin and Kendall Antron with support from Sarah Neal-Estes.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita joined Fort Wayne's Morning News to discuss with Kayla Blakeslee the education portal that he is launching. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump shocks some with his latest remarks about NATO; Tom bemoans a presidential race between Biden and Trump; Tom and Kevin's first multi-episode segment about controversial Dolton, IL Mayor Tiffany Henyard; Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita launches an online anti-indoctrination portal for IN schools.

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump should be struck from the ballot for violating Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which applies to certain officials who have engaged in insurrection or rebellion. Does this Section apply to the former President? Can state officials enforce it in the absence of an implementing statute from Congress? Does this Section still apply in 2024?On February 8, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Trump v. Anderson – what may be one of most important cases the Court has ever considered. Join us on the eve of oral arguments as Heritage's John Malcolm moderates a discussion of the legal issues with Josh Blackman (co-author of a law review article on the subject), Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita (who is leading a coalition of 27 states supporting Trump), Patrick Strawbridge of Consovoy McCarthy (former Supreme Court clerk who filed an amicus brief for the RNC and NRCC), and Heritage Senior Fellow Hans von Spakovsky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Friday, January 26th, 2024. Dropwave Do you have a podcast, or thinking about starting one? Does your church have a podcast feed for sermons? Then Dropwave.io is for you. Cancel culture is like walking on a thin glass bridge over the Grand Canyon. Every step you take could get you killed, I mean canceled. Since the beginning CrossPolitic has been working on being antifragile, so no matter what happens, our content can still be delivered to your tv and to your podcast. The Waterboy and his friend Jeremi, have been working on building a podcast hosting solution for rowdy platforms like CrossPolitic, so that you can be confident your podcast will never fall through that glass bridge. Dropwave offers seamless onboarding for shows that have been around for years to easy to use solutions for starting your own podcast. Dropwave will track all your show’s downloads by city, state, and country, and it offers network and enterprise packages for solutions like the Fight Laugh Feast Network. Free to speak, Free to podcast, free to start your journey now at www.Dropwave.io. https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4428905-gop-governors-abbott-border-security-immigration/ GOP governors back Abbott in border standoff Republican governors are backing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) in his standoff against the federal government over border authority. On Tuesday, the Texas National Guard appeared to ignore a Supreme Court decision and continued building razor wire barriers on the U.S.-Mexico border, preventing the federal Border Patrol from doing their jobs. In a statement Wednesday, Abbott justified the actions by claiming his authority to combat an “invasion” of the state “supersedes” federal law. GOP Govs. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma, Kristi Noem of South Dakota, Ron DeSantis of Florida, Glenn Youngkin of Virginia and Brian Kemp of Georgia have all said they support Abbott’s actions. “If the Constitution really made states powerless to defend themselves against an invasion, it wouldn’t have been ratified in the first place and Texas would have never joined the union when it did,” DeSantis said on X, formerly Twitter. “TX is upholding the law while Biden is flouting it.” Youngkin added that the Biden administration “has turned every state into a border state,” and that Abbott is doing what the border officials “refuse to do to secure our border.” Stitt, Noem and Kemp also said their states “stand with” Texas. The federal government has claimed in court filings that the Texas National Guard has physically prevented the Border Patrol from doing its job on certain parts of the Rio Grande, as well as blocked off portions of the border previously used to process migrants. The claim that Texas officials can supersede federal authority has sparked calls from Democrats for President Biden to nationalize the Texas National Guard and force them to follow the court’s decision and federal law. Democratic Texas Reps. Joaquin Castro and Greg Casar have advocated for nationalizing the state guard. Abbott’s statement Wednesday specifically claims the federal government has “broken the compact” with the states, justifying ignoring federal law and the Supreme Court. The so-called “compact theory” is a rejected idea of state supremacy used to justify the secession of Confederate states during the Civil War. The Supreme Court repeatedly shot down the legal theory in the early years of the U.S., when it was first proposed to nullify federal legislation during former President John Adams’s time in office. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-ags-battle-blue-state-push-to-shutter-largest-ammo-manufacturer-to-punish-second-amendment-rights GOP AGs take aim at Dem plea for Biden to shut down critical ammo manufacturer Every republican attorney general in the country blasted their Democrat counterparts for attempting to shutter an ammunition factory in Missouri, a letter sent to the White House Wednesday revealed. In a letter obtained exclusively by Fox News Digital, all 28 GOP attorneys general asked President Biden and White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention director Stefanie Feldman to disregard their Democrat colleagues' request to end commercial sales from Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, one of the country’s largest ammo manufacturers. Democrats had previously asked the administration to investigate the contracting and manufacturing practices of the plant after a New York Times report alleged that "military-grade rounds" were sold commercially and were connected to mass shootings. But the Republicans say the Democrats’ letter contained a "litany of errors." "Perhaps those States should focus more on prosecuting crime to stop mass shootings—rather than trying to stop lawful Americans’ use of guns and ammunition. Their tactic is an overt attempt to punish Americans’ exercise of their Second Amendment rights, Among the list of "errors" the GOP AGs point out that their Democrat colleages allege that ammunition manufactured for "military use" does not belong in communities. "First, the ammunition manufactured at Lake City and sold into the commercial market is not the primary rifle cartridge used by the United States military. The primary cartridge is proprietary to the Army and may not be sold commercially," the AGs note. "Second, while the United States military purchases and uses a particular type of ammunition, that is not determinative as to whether it is "military ammunition" that should be banned for public use," they write. "If the United States military using ammunition precluded that ammunition’s use by civilians, then other widely and commonly available ammunition, including 9mm and 12-gauge shotshells, would also be prohibited for public use," they argued, adding that Supreme Court precedent "does not support such an openly artificial distinction." According to the state’s top prosecutors, Lake City only sells ammunition to commercial customers that is legal to manufacture, and it complies with all the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) requirements. The AGs argued that the Democrats’ efforts would undermine national security. "Gun control advocates are firing blanks when they contend that taxpayers are subsidizing mass shooters. They get causality backward. The law-abiding target shooters and gun owners who buy Lake City ammunition are subsidizing national defense and military readiness," they argue. They note that the Defense Department "sought to avoid a situation when the military needs surge due to a real-world conflict, ammunition is not readily available," adding that ammunition availability requires facilities, production equipment, a skilled workforce, and supply chains to remain in constant operation. "Machines and production cannot be turned on like the flip of a switch. It takes time to hire and train the highly skilled workers needed to operate production lines to manufacture the highest quality ammunition for U.S. warfighters. Commercial production has allowed Lake City, and its suppliers, to maintain steady labor, maximize equipment run time, ensure a stable supply base, and provide a level of readiness to the U.S. military that would not otherwise be available," they added. The attorneys general also said that Lake City cannot halt commercial use without a "detrimental loss" to their communities and economy. If it stopped, the AGs allege it would result in an estimated loss of 500–700 jobs or 30%–45% of the skilled workforce now employed at Lake City and "countless more" throughout the supply chain. Montana Attorney General Austen Knudsen in a statement to Fox News Digital called the investigation by the New York Times "highly questionable" and, their latest effort to shut down the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant is based on a highly questionable ‘investigation' by the New York Times." Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird charged that "if the Biden Administration and anti-gun activists were serious about saving lives, they would start by enforcing the laws on the books to combat violent criminals." Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey echoed those sentiments, adding that "Lake City Ammunition did nothing wrong." "We should be focused on the free flow of illegal weapons coming across our border – not taking aim at law-abiding patriots," Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita said, adding that the border crisis "is exactly why law-abiding citizens need the liberty to defend themselves." https://thefederalist.com/2024/01/24/canadian-court-rules-trudeaus-unreasonable-crackdown-on-trucker-convoy-violated-federal-law/ Canadian Court Rules Trudeau’s ‘Unreasonable’ Crackdown On Trucker Convoy Violated Federal Law A Canadian court ruled Tuesday that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s use of a controversial federal law in early 2022 to target truckers protesting their industry’s Covid vaccine mandate was “unreasonable” and illegal. The use of the Emergencies Act “does not bear the hallmarks of reasonableness — justification, transparency and intelligibility,” Federal Court Justice Richard Mosley wrote. “I conclude that there was no national emergency justifying the invocation of the Emergencies Act and the decision to do so was therefore unreasonable and ultra vires.” As the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) explained, “ultra vires” is a term courts use “to refer to actions beyond the scope of the law.” In early 2022, Trudeau’s government implemented a series of Covid shot mandates for various sectors of Canadian society, including a requirement for truckers crossing the U.S.-Canada border. The tyrannical mandate ultimately prompted Canadian truckers to launch the “Freedom Convoy,” a massive protest comprised of vehicles that ended outside Parliament Hill in the nation’s capital. While peaceful, the protests evoked the ire of Trudeau, who used the Emergencies Act to mobilize the Canadian military and state intel agencies to forcibly remove the demonstrators gridlocking Ottawa. In addition to backing GoFundMe’s attempts to deplatform fundraising efforts for the convoy, Trudeau’s administration also expanded “its terrorist financing rules to target crowdfunding sites like the convoy’s new platform GiveSendGo,” The Federalist’s Jordan Boyd wrote, with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland baselessly claiming the platforms were “being used to support illegal blockades and illegal activity which is damaging the Canadian economy.” As if his abuse of the Emergencies Act weren’t despicable enough, Trudeau — who went into hiding upon the convoy’s arrival in Ottawa — also grossly smeared the protesters with the typical diatribe of leftist slanders, including accusations of “antisemitism, Islamophobia, anti-Black racism, homophobia, and transphobia.” Despite his best attempt to play the role of a dictator, Trudeau’s use of the Emergencies Act went beyond the scope of what is permitted by Canadian law. While the Emergencies Act can be employed to manage a national emergency that “cannot be effectively dealt with under any other law of Canada,” Mosley determined that Trudeau’s actions far exceeded that threshold. “The potential for serious violence, or being unable to say that there was no potential for serious violence was, of course, a valid reason for concern,” Mosley wrote. “But in my view, it did not satisfy the test required to invoke the Act, particularly as there was no evidence of a similar ‘hardened cell’ elsewhere in the country, only speculation, and the situation at Cou[r]ts had been resolved without violence.” Mosley further ruled that the government’s financial crackdown violated demonstrators’ Charter rights “by permitting unreasonable search and seizure of the financial information of designated persons and the freezing of their bank and credit card accounts.” Unsurprisingly, the Canadian government plans to appeal the ruling, with Freeland laughably claiming on Tuesday that the administration’s unlawful actions were “necessary” and “legal” because Canadian “national security was under real threat.” https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/energy/taxpayers-could-get-stuck-cost-removing-offshore-wind-farm-after-biden-admin Taxpayers may get stuck with cost of removing an offshore wind farm after Biden admin waives fees The Biden administration reportedly waived fees for an offshore wind project that are in place to ensure that the infrastructure is removed and the site reclaimed at the end of the project’s life. President Joe Biden, as part of his climate agenda, is pushing an aggressive buildout of offshore wind projects along the East Coast. With the offshore wind industry struggling financially, the waiving of these fees raises concerns about what would happen if these companies go bankrupt and leave behind wind farms they can’t afford to remove. Protect The Public Trust (PPT), a government watchdog group, obtained documents showing that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) informed Vineyard Wind had approved the company’s request to waive fees for financial assurances that goes toward decommissioning costs. The bureau’s reasoning for granting the deferral, according to PPT, was that the financial assurance was “unnecessarily burdensome for lessees because, at that point, they have not begun receiving project income.” Since the project is using “proven wind turbine technology” and its contracts guaranteed electricity sale prices, BOEM reasoned, the project had a predictable income over the life of the project. The Department of Interior requires these bonds from oil and gas producers, as taxpayers have been stuck decommissioning the projects of companies that go bankrupt or were operating prior to bonding requirements. California, for example, is trying to decommission 23 federal offshore platforms at a cost of $1.7 billion, and the liability for those costs remain unresolved. There are also thousands of onshore orphaned wells across the country that the federal government is trying to plug. In some cases, these wells were drilled a century or more ago before bonding requirements, and there’s no solvent owner of record to hold accountable for the costs. In Wyoming, an industry sprang up a decade ago hoping to tap coal beds for natural gas, but after natural gas prices collapsed, the entire industry collapsed with it. The state was left with a lot of wells to plug and no companies to hold accountable. While the Biden administration is granting waivers for these protections to offshore wind projects, it’s proposing steep increases in bonding requirements for oil and gas operations. While that proposal is met with support from environmentalists, industry groups have criticized the measure. Kathleen Sgamma, president of the Western Energy Alliance, told Reuters in July that rather than trying to ensure funding for reclamation efforts, the administration was raising the costs so high as a means to reduce the number of operations. Elmer Peter Danenberger III, a petroleum engineer with decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, explained on his “Bud’s Offshore Energy” blog that BOEM’s decision to waive Vineyard Wind’s obligations significantly increases the public’s risk exposure. Danenberger wrote that BOEM, in granting the waiver, cited a general departure authority, which was intended for special situations and not for waivers that could be applied broadly.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Friday, January 26th, 2024. Dropwave Do you have a podcast, or thinking about starting one? Does your church have a podcast feed for sermons? Then Dropwave.io is for you. Cancel culture is like walking on a thin glass bridge over the Grand Canyon. Every step you take could get you killed, I mean canceled. Since the beginning CrossPolitic has been working on being antifragile, so no matter what happens, our content can still be delivered to your tv and to your podcast. The Waterboy and his friend Jeremi, have been working on building a podcast hosting solution for rowdy platforms like CrossPolitic, so that you can be confident your podcast will never fall through that glass bridge. Dropwave offers seamless onboarding for shows that have been around for years to easy to use solutions for starting your own podcast. Dropwave will track all your show’s downloads by city, state, and country, and it offers network and enterprise packages for solutions like the Fight Laugh Feast Network. Free to speak, Free to podcast, free to start your journey now at www.Dropwave.io. https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4428905-gop-governors-abbott-border-security-immigration/ GOP governors back Abbott in border standoff Republican governors are backing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) in his standoff against the federal government over border authority. On Tuesday, the Texas National Guard appeared to ignore a Supreme Court decision and continued building razor wire barriers on the U.S.-Mexico border, preventing the federal Border Patrol from doing their jobs. In a statement Wednesday, Abbott justified the actions by claiming his authority to combat an “invasion” of the state “supersedes” federal law. GOP Govs. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma, Kristi Noem of South Dakota, Ron DeSantis of Florida, Glenn Youngkin of Virginia and Brian Kemp of Georgia have all said they support Abbott’s actions. “If the Constitution really made states powerless to defend themselves against an invasion, it wouldn’t have been ratified in the first place and Texas would have never joined the union when it did,” DeSantis said on X, formerly Twitter. “TX is upholding the law while Biden is flouting it.” Youngkin added that the Biden administration “has turned every state into a border state,” and that Abbott is doing what the border officials “refuse to do to secure our border.” Stitt, Noem and Kemp also said their states “stand with” Texas. The federal government has claimed in court filings that the Texas National Guard has physically prevented the Border Patrol from doing its job on certain parts of the Rio Grande, as well as blocked off portions of the border previously used to process migrants. The claim that Texas officials can supersede federal authority has sparked calls from Democrats for President Biden to nationalize the Texas National Guard and force them to follow the court’s decision and federal law. Democratic Texas Reps. Joaquin Castro and Greg Casar have advocated for nationalizing the state guard. Abbott’s statement Wednesday specifically claims the federal government has “broken the compact” with the states, justifying ignoring federal law and the Supreme Court. The so-called “compact theory” is a rejected idea of state supremacy used to justify the secession of Confederate states during the Civil War. The Supreme Court repeatedly shot down the legal theory in the early years of the U.S., when it was first proposed to nullify federal legislation during former President John Adams’s time in office. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-ags-battle-blue-state-push-to-shutter-largest-ammo-manufacturer-to-punish-second-amendment-rights GOP AGs take aim at Dem plea for Biden to shut down critical ammo manufacturer Every republican attorney general in the country blasted their Democrat counterparts for attempting to shutter an ammunition factory in Missouri, a letter sent to the White House Wednesday revealed. In a letter obtained exclusively by Fox News Digital, all 28 GOP attorneys general asked President Biden and White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention director Stefanie Feldman to disregard their Democrat colleagues' request to end commercial sales from Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, one of the country’s largest ammo manufacturers. Democrats had previously asked the administration to investigate the contracting and manufacturing practices of the plant after a New York Times report alleged that "military-grade rounds" were sold commercially and were connected to mass shootings. But the Republicans say the Democrats’ letter contained a "litany of errors." "Perhaps those States should focus more on prosecuting crime to stop mass shootings—rather than trying to stop lawful Americans’ use of guns and ammunition. Their tactic is an overt attempt to punish Americans’ exercise of their Second Amendment rights, Among the list of "errors" the GOP AGs point out that their Democrat colleages allege that ammunition manufactured for "military use" does not belong in communities. "First, the ammunition manufactured at Lake City and sold into the commercial market is not the primary rifle cartridge used by the United States military. The primary cartridge is proprietary to the Army and may not be sold commercially," the AGs note. "Second, while the United States military purchases and uses a particular type of ammunition, that is not determinative as to whether it is "military ammunition" that should be banned for public use," they write. "If the United States military using ammunition precluded that ammunition’s use by civilians, then other widely and commonly available ammunition, including 9mm and 12-gauge shotshells, would also be prohibited for public use," they argued, adding that Supreme Court precedent "does not support such an openly artificial distinction." According to the state’s top prosecutors, Lake City only sells ammunition to commercial customers that is legal to manufacture, and it complies with all the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) requirements. The AGs argued that the Democrats’ efforts would undermine national security. "Gun control advocates are firing blanks when they contend that taxpayers are subsidizing mass shooters. They get causality backward. The law-abiding target shooters and gun owners who buy Lake City ammunition are subsidizing national defense and military readiness," they argue. They note that the Defense Department "sought to avoid a situation when the military needs surge due to a real-world conflict, ammunition is not readily available," adding that ammunition availability requires facilities, production equipment, a skilled workforce, and supply chains to remain in constant operation. "Machines and production cannot be turned on like the flip of a switch. It takes time to hire and train the highly skilled workers needed to operate production lines to manufacture the highest quality ammunition for U.S. warfighters. Commercial production has allowed Lake City, and its suppliers, to maintain steady labor, maximize equipment run time, ensure a stable supply base, and provide a level of readiness to the U.S. military that would not otherwise be available," they added. The attorneys general also said that Lake City cannot halt commercial use without a "detrimental loss" to their communities and economy. If it stopped, the AGs allege it would result in an estimated loss of 500–700 jobs or 30%–45% of the skilled workforce now employed at Lake City and "countless more" throughout the supply chain. Montana Attorney General Austen Knudsen in a statement to Fox News Digital called the investigation by the New York Times "highly questionable" and, their latest effort to shut down the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant is based on a highly questionable ‘investigation' by the New York Times." Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird charged that "if the Biden Administration and anti-gun activists were serious about saving lives, they would start by enforcing the laws on the books to combat violent criminals." Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey echoed those sentiments, adding that "Lake City Ammunition did nothing wrong." "We should be focused on the free flow of illegal weapons coming across our border – not taking aim at law-abiding patriots," Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita said, adding that the border crisis "is exactly why law-abiding citizens need the liberty to defend themselves." https://thefederalist.com/2024/01/24/canadian-court-rules-trudeaus-unreasonable-crackdown-on-trucker-convoy-violated-federal-law/ Canadian Court Rules Trudeau’s ‘Unreasonable’ Crackdown On Trucker Convoy Violated Federal Law A Canadian court ruled Tuesday that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s use of a controversial federal law in early 2022 to target truckers protesting their industry’s Covid vaccine mandate was “unreasonable” and illegal. The use of the Emergencies Act “does not bear the hallmarks of reasonableness — justification, transparency and intelligibility,” Federal Court Justice Richard Mosley wrote. “I conclude that there was no national emergency justifying the invocation of the Emergencies Act and the decision to do so was therefore unreasonable and ultra vires.” As the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) explained, “ultra vires” is a term courts use “to refer to actions beyond the scope of the law.” In early 2022, Trudeau’s government implemented a series of Covid shot mandates for various sectors of Canadian society, including a requirement for truckers crossing the U.S.-Canada border. The tyrannical mandate ultimately prompted Canadian truckers to launch the “Freedom Convoy,” a massive protest comprised of vehicles that ended outside Parliament Hill in the nation’s capital. While peaceful, the protests evoked the ire of Trudeau, who used the Emergencies Act to mobilize the Canadian military and state intel agencies to forcibly remove the demonstrators gridlocking Ottawa. In addition to backing GoFundMe’s attempts to deplatform fundraising efforts for the convoy, Trudeau’s administration also expanded “its terrorist financing rules to target crowdfunding sites like the convoy’s new platform GiveSendGo,” The Federalist’s Jordan Boyd wrote, with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland baselessly claiming the platforms were “being used to support illegal blockades and illegal activity which is damaging the Canadian economy.” As if his abuse of the Emergencies Act weren’t despicable enough, Trudeau — who went into hiding upon the convoy’s arrival in Ottawa — also grossly smeared the protesters with the typical diatribe of leftist slanders, including accusations of “antisemitism, Islamophobia, anti-Black racism, homophobia, and transphobia.” Despite his best attempt to play the role of a dictator, Trudeau’s use of the Emergencies Act went beyond the scope of what is permitted by Canadian law. While the Emergencies Act can be employed to manage a national emergency that “cannot be effectively dealt with under any other law of Canada,” Mosley determined that Trudeau’s actions far exceeded that threshold. “The potential for serious violence, or being unable to say that there was no potential for serious violence was, of course, a valid reason for concern,” Mosley wrote. “But in my view, it did not satisfy the test required to invoke the Act, particularly as there was no evidence of a similar ‘hardened cell’ elsewhere in the country, only speculation, and the situation at Cou[r]ts had been resolved without violence.” Mosley further ruled that the government’s financial crackdown violated demonstrators’ Charter rights “by permitting unreasonable search and seizure of the financial information of designated persons and the freezing of their bank and credit card accounts.” Unsurprisingly, the Canadian government plans to appeal the ruling, with Freeland laughably claiming on Tuesday that the administration’s unlawful actions were “necessary” and “legal” because Canadian “national security was under real threat.” https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/energy/taxpayers-could-get-stuck-cost-removing-offshore-wind-farm-after-biden-admin Taxpayers may get stuck with cost of removing an offshore wind farm after Biden admin waives fees The Biden administration reportedly waived fees for an offshore wind project that are in place to ensure that the infrastructure is removed and the site reclaimed at the end of the project’s life. President Joe Biden, as part of his climate agenda, is pushing an aggressive buildout of offshore wind projects along the East Coast. With the offshore wind industry struggling financially, the waiving of these fees raises concerns about what would happen if these companies go bankrupt and leave behind wind farms they can’t afford to remove. Protect The Public Trust (PPT), a government watchdog group, obtained documents showing that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) informed Vineyard Wind had approved the company’s request to waive fees for financial assurances that goes toward decommissioning costs. The bureau’s reasoning for granting the deferral, according to PPT, was that the financial assurance was “unnecessarily burdensome for lessees because, at that point, they have not begun receiving project income.” Since the project is using “proven wind turbine technology” and its contracts guaranteed electricity sale prices, BOEM reasoned, the project had a predictable income over the life of the project. The Department of Interior requires these bonds from oil and gas producers, as taxpayers have been stuck decommissioning the projects of companies that go bankrupt or were operating prior to bonding requirements. California, for example, is trying to decommission 23 federal offshore platforms at a cost of $1.7 billion, and the liability for those costs remain unresolved. There are also thousands of onshore orphaned wells across the country that the federal government is trying to plug. In some cases, these wells were drilled a century or more ago before bonding requirements, and there’s no solvent owner of record to hold accountable for the costs. In Wyoming, an industry sprang up a decade ago hoping to tap coal beds for natural gas, but after natural gas prices collapsed, the entire industry collapsed with it. The state was left with a lot of wells to plug and no companies to hold accountable. While the Biden administration is granting waivers for these protections to offshore wind projects, it’s proposing steep increases in bonding requirements for oil and gas operations. While that proposal is met with support from environmentalists, industry groups have criticized the measure. Kathleen Sgamma, president of the Western Energy Alliance, told Reuters in July that rather than trying to ensure funding for reclamation efforts, the administration was raising the costs so high as a means to reduce the number of operations. Elmer Peter Danenberger III, a petroleum engineer with decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, explained on his “Bud’s Offshore Energy” blog that BOEM’s decision to waive Vineyard Wind’s obligations significantly increases the public’s risk exposure. Danenberger wrote that BOEM, in granting the waiver, cited a general departure authority, which was intended for special situations and not for waivers that could be applied broadly.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Friday, January 26th, 2024. Dropwave Do you have a podcast, or thinking about starting one? Does your church have a podcast feed for sermons? Then Dropwave.io is for you. Cancel culture is like walking on a thin glass bridge over the Grand Canyon. Every step you take could get you killed, I mean canceled. Since the beginning CrossPolitic has been working on being antifragile, so no matter what happens, our content can still be delivered to your tv and to your podcast. The Waterboy and his friend Jeremi, have been working on building a podcast hosting solution for rowdy platforms like CrossPolitic, so that you can be confident your podcast will never fall through that glass bridge. Dropwave offers seamless onboarding for shows that have been around for years to easy to use solutions for starting your own podcast. Dropwave will track all your show’s downloads by city, state, and country, and it offers network and enterprise packages for solutions like the Fight Laugh Feast Network. Free to speak, Free to podcast, free to start your journey now at www.Dropwave.io. https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4428905-gop-governors-abbott-border-security-immigration/ GOP governors back Abbott in border standoff Republican governors are backing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) in his standoff against the federal government over border authority. On Tuesday, the Texas National Guard appeared to ignore a Supreme Court decision and continued building razor wire barriers on the U.S.-Mexico border, preventing the federal Border Patrol from doing their jobs. In a statement Wednesday, Abbott justified the actions by claiming his authority to combat an “invasion” of the state “supersedes” federal law. GOP Govs. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma, Kristi Noem of South Dakota, Ron DeSantis of Florida, Glenn Youngkin of Virginia and Brian Kemp of Georgia have all said they support Abbott’s actions. “If the Constitution really made states powerless to defend themselves against an invasion, it wouldn’t have been ratified in the first place and Texas would have never joined the union when it did,” DeSantis said on X, formerly Twitter. “TX is upholding the law while Biden is flouting it.” Youngkin added that the Biden administration “has turned every state into a border state,” and that Abbott is doing what the border officials “refuse to do to secure our border.” Stitt, Noem and Kemp also said their states “stand with” Texas. The federal government has claimed in court filings that the Texas National Guard has physically prevented the Border Patrol from doing its job on certain parts of the Rio Grande, as well as blocked off portions of the border previously used to process migrants. The claim that Texas officials can supersede federal authority has sparked calls from Democrats for President Biden to nationalize the Texas National Guard and force them to follow the court’s decision and federal law. Democratic Texas Reps. Joaquin Castro and Greg Casar have advocated for nationalizing the state guard. Abbott’s statement Wednesday specifically claims the federal government has “broken the compact” with the states, justifying ignoring federal law and the Supreme Court. The so-called “compact theory” is a rejected idea of state supremacy used to justify the secession of Confederate states during the Civil War. The Supreme Court repeatedly shot down the legal theory in the early years of the U.S., when it was first proposed to nullify federal legislation during former President John Adams’s time in office. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-ags-battle-blue-state-push-to-shutter-largest-ammo-manufacturer-to-punish-second-amendment-rights GOP AGs take aim at Dem plea for Biden to shut down critical ammo manufacturer Every republican attorney general in the country blasted their Democrat counterparts for attempting to shutter an ammunition factory in Missouri, a letter sent to the White House Wednesday revealed. In a letter obtained exclusively by Fox News Digital, all 28 GOP attorneys general asked President Biden and White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention director Stefanie Feldman to disregard their Democrat colleagues' request to end commercial sales from Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, one of the country’s largest ammo manufacturers. Democrats had previously asked the administration to investigate the contracting and manufacturing practices of the plant after a New York Times report alleged that "military-grade rounds" were sold commercially and were connected to mass shootings. But the Republicans say the Democrats’ letter contained a "litany of errors." "Perhaps those States should focus more on prosecuting crime to stop mass shootings—rather than trying to stop lawful Americans’ use of guns and ammunition. Their tactic is an overt attempt to punish Americans’ exercise of their Second Amendment rights, Among the list of "errors" the GOP AGs point out that their Democrat colleages allege that ammunition manufactured for "military use" does not belong in communities. "First, the ammunition manufactured at Lake City and sold into the commercial market is not the primary rifle cartridge used by the United States military. The primary cartridge is proprietary to the Army and may not be sold commercially," the AGs note. "Second, while the United States military purchases and uses a particular type of ammunition, that is not determinative as to whether it is "military ammunition" that should be banned for public use," they write. "If the United States military using ammunition precluded that ammunition’s use by civilians, then other widely and commonly available ammunition, including 9mm and 12-gauge shotshells, would also be prohibited for public use," they argued, adding that Supreme Court precedent "does not support such an openly artificial distinction." According to the state’s top prosecutors, Lake City only sells ammunition to commercial customers that is legal to manufacture, and it complies with all the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) requirements. The AGs argued that the Democrats’ efforts would undermine national security. "Gun control advocates are firing blanks when they contend that taxpayers are subsidizing mass shooters. They get causality backward. The law-abiding target shooters and gun owners who buy Lake City ammunition are subsidizing national defense and military readiness," they argue. They note that the Defense Department "sought to avoid a situation when the military needs surge due to a real-world conflict, ammunition is not readily available," adding that ammunition availability requires facilities, production equipment, a skilled workforce, and supply chains to remain in constant operation. "Machines and production cannot be turned on like the flip of a switch. It takes time to hire and train the highly skilled workers needed to operate production lines to manufacture the highest quality ammunition for U.S. warfighters. Commercial production has allowed Lake City, and its suppliers, to maintain steady labor, maximize equipment run time, ensure a stable supply base, and provide a level of readiness to the U.S. military that would not otherwise be available," they added. The attorneys general also said that Lake City cannot halt commercial use without a "detrimental loss" to their communities and economy. If it stopped, the AGs allege it would result in an estimated loss of 500–700 jobs or 30%–45% of the skilled workforce now employed at Lake City and "countless more" throughout the supply chain. Montana Attorney General Austen Knudsen in a statement to Fox News Digital called the investigation by the New York Times "highly questionable" and, their latest effort to shut down the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant is based on a highly questionable ‘investigation' by the New York Times." Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird charged that "if the Biden Administration and anti-gun activists were serious about saving lives, they would start by enforcing the laws on the books to combat violent criminals." Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey echoed those sentiments, adding that "Lake City Ammunition did nothing wrong." "We should be focused on the free flow of illegal weapons coming across our border – not taking aim at law-abiding patriots," Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita said, adding that the border crisis "is exactly why law-abiding citizens need the liberty to defend themselves." https://thefederalist.com/2024/01/24/canadian-court-rules-trudeaus-unreasonable-crackdown-on-trucker-convoy-violated-federal-law/ Canadian Court Rules Trudeau’s ‘Unreasonable’ Crackdown On Trucker Convoy Violated Federal Law A Canadian court ruled Tuesday that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s use of a controversial federal law in early 2022 to target truckers protesting their industry’s Covid vaccine mandate was “unreasonable” and illegal. The use of the Emergencies Act “does not bear the hallmarks of reasonableness — justification, transparency and intelligibility,” Federal Court Justice Richard Mosley wrote. “I conclude that there was no national emergency justifying the invocation of the Emergencies Act and the decision to do so was therefore unreasonable and ultra vires.” As the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) explained, “ultra vires” is a term courts use “to refer to actions beyond the scope of the law.” In early 2022, Trudeau’s government implemented a series of Covid shot mandates for various sectors of Canadian society, including a requirement for truckers crossing the U.S.-Canada border. The tyrannical mandate ultimately prompted Canadian truckers to launch the “Freedom Convoy,” a massive protest comprised of vehicles that ended outside Parliament Hill in the nation’s capital. While peaceful, the protests evoked the ire of Trudeau, who used the Emergencies Act to mobilize the Canadian military and state intel agencies to forcibly remove the demonstrators gridlocking Ottawa. In addition to backing GoFundMe’s attempts to deplatform fundraising efforts for the convoy, Trudeau’s administration also expanded “its terrorist financing rules to target crowdfunding sites like the convoy’s new platform GiveSendGo,” The Federalist’s Jordan Boyd wrote, with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland baselessly claiming the platforms were “being used to support illegal blockades and illegal activity which is damaging the Canadian economy.” As if his abuse of the Emergencies Act weren’t despicable enough, Trudeau — who went into hiding upon the convoy’s arrival in Ottawa — also grossly smeared the protesters with the typical diatribe of leftist slanders, including accusations of “antisemitism, Islamophobia, anti-Black racism, homophobia, and transphobia.” Despite his best attempt to play the role of a dictator, Trudeau’s use of the Emergencies Act went beyond the scope of what is permitted by Canadian law. While the Emergencies Act can be employed to manage a national emergency that “cannot be effectively dealt with under any other law of Canada,” Mosley determined that Trudeau’s actions far exceeded that threshold. “The potential for serious violence, or being unable to say that there was no potential for serious violence was, of course, a valid reason for concern,” Mosley wrote. “But in my view, it did not satisfy the test required to invoke the Act, particularly as there was no evidence of a similar ‘hardened cell’ elsewhere in the country, only speculation, and the situation at Cou[r]ts had been resolved without violence.” Mosley further ruled that the government’s financial crackdown violated demonstrators’ Charter rights “by permitting unreasonable search and seizure of the financial information of designated persons and the freezing of their bank and credit card accounts.” Unsurprisingly, the Canadian government plans to appeal the ruling, with Freeland laughably claiming on Tuesday that the administration’s unlawful actions were “necessary” and “legal” because Canadian “national security was under real threat.” https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/energy/taxpayers-could-get-stuck-cost-removing-offshore-wind-farm-after-biden-admin Taxpayers may get stuck with cost of removing an offshore wind farm after Biden admin waives fees The Biden administration reportedly waived fees for an offshore wind project that are in place to ensure that the infrastructure is removed and the site reclaimed at the end of the project’s life. President Joe Biden, as part of his climate agenda, is pushing an aggressive buildout of offshore wind projects along the East Coast. With the offshore wind industry struggling financially, the waiving of these fees raises concerns about what would happen if these companies go bankrupt and leave behind wind farms they can’t afford to remove. Protect The Public Trust (PPT), a government watchdog group, obtained documents showing that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) informed Vineyard Wind had approved the company’s request to waive fees for financial assurances that goes toward decommissioning costs. The bureau’s reasoning for granting the deferral, according to PPT, was that the financial assurance was “unnecessarily burdensome for lessees because, at that point, they have not begun receiving project income.” Since the project is using “proven wind turbine technology” and its contracts guaranteed electricity sale prices, BOEM reasoned, the project had a predictable income over the life of the project. The Department of Interior requires these bonds from oil and gas producers, as taxpayers have been stuck decommissioning the projects of companies that go bankrupt or were operating prior to bonding requirements. California, for example, is trying to decommission 23 federal offshore platforms at a cost of $1.7 billion, and the liability for those costs remain unresolved. There are also thousands of onshore orphaned wells across the country that the federal government is trying to plug. In some cases, these wells were drilled a century or more ago before bonding requirements, and there’s no solvent owner of record to hold accountable for the costs. In Wyoming, an industry sprang up a decade ago hoping to tap coal beds for natural gas, but after natural gas prices collapsed, the entire industry collapsed with it. The state was left with a lot of wells to plug and no companies to hold accountable. While the Biden administration is granting waivers for these protections to offshore wind projects, it’s proposing steep increases in bonding requirements for oil and gas operations. While that proposal is met with support from environmentalists, industry groups have criticized the measure. Kathleen Sgamma, president of the Western Energy Alliance, told Reuters in July that rather than trying to ensure funding for reclamation efforts, the administration was raising the costs so high as a means to reduce the number of operations. Elmer Peter Danenberger III, a petroleum engineer with decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, explained on his “Bud’s Offshore Energy” blog that BOEM’s decision to waive Vineyard Wind’s obligations significantly increases the public’s risk exposure. Danenberger wrote that BOEM, in granting the waiver, cited a general departure authority, which was intended for special situations and not for waivers that could be applied broadly.

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Could the pursuit of justice for Abby and Libby in the Delphi murders be compromised by judicial bias and procedural missteps? This is the pressing question that hangs over the controversial case of Richard Allen, currently accused of the heinous crime. In a revealing discussion on the "Hidden Killers" podcast, Jennifer Coffindaffer, a retired FBI special agent, delves into the complexities and irregularities that have plagued the case, particularly focusing on the actions of Judge Gull.    The recent response from Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita regarding motions filed to remove Judge Gull and reinstate Allen's attorneys, Rozzi and Baldwin, has sparked concern and debate. As Coffindaffer points out, "It's become so derailed… and judge Gull has certainly seemingly shown bias in this case in terms of her decision making." The case has taken a turn from a straightforward criminal trial to a labyrinth of legal technicalities and ethical questions.    Allen's right to a speedy trial, as mandated by the Sixth Amendment, has been a topic of heated discussion. The Attorney General's response, which deemed Allen's request for a trial within 70 days as "improper," has been met with skepticism by legal experts. Coffindaffer challenges this assertion, questioning, "What's improper about that? That's his right to his speedy trial."    The verbiage used by Judge Gull in describing the alleged conduct of Allen's attorneys as "gross negligence" is another focal point. Coffindaffer argues that while negligence might be a stretch, labeling it as gross negligence seems an overreach, particularly given the circumstances under which the alleged breach occurred. The potential consequences of such an accusation on the careers of these attorneys are substantial and troubling.    The podcast also raises concerns about the potential for an appeal. While an appeal might offer a remedy, it also extends the timeline, prolonging the uncertainty and agony for all parties involved. "His time is ticking in terms of what's happening in that prison on a personal level to him," Coffindaffer notes, highlighting the human cost of legal delays.    The conversation then shifts to the broader implications of this case. If the allegations against Allen are indeed true, it raises alarming questions about the integrity of the judicial process. On the other hand, if Allen is innocent, it demonstrates a frightening scenario where anyone could find themselves ensnared in a legal nightmare based on circumstantial evidence and questionable judicial conduct.    The discussion on "Hidden Killers" concludes with a sobering reflection on the toll this case has taken on everyone involved – from the families of Abby and Libby, seeking justice for their loss, to Richard Allen, whose life and health have deteriorated significantly since his incarceration. The reputation and careers of attorneys Rozzi and Baldwin are also at stake, casting a shadow on the legal profession.    As this complex case continues to unfold, it begs the question: Can justice truly be served amidst this maelstrom of legal and ethical quandaries? The resolution of Richard Allen's case in the Delphi murders remains to be seen, but the discussion on "Hidden Killers" with Jennifer Coffindaffer provides crucial insight into the challenges and dilemmas facing our legal system today. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Could the pursuit of justice for Abby and Libby in the Delphi murders be compromised by judicial bias and procedural missteps? This is the pressing question that hangs over the controversial case of Richard Allen, currently accused of the heinous crime. In a revealing discussion on the "Hidden Killers" podcast, Jennifer Coffindaffer, a retired FBI special agent, delves into the complexities and irregularities that have plagued the case, particularly focusing on the actions of Judge Gull.    The recent response from Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita regarding motions filed to remove Judge Gull and reinstate Allen's attorneys, Rozzi and Baldwin, has sparked concern and debate. As Coffindaffer points out, "It's become so derailed… and judge Gull has certainly seemingly shown bias in this case in terms of her decision making." The case has taken a turn from a straightforward criminal trial to a labyrinth of legal technicalities and ethical questions.    Allen's right to a speedy trial, as mandated by the Sixth Amendment, has been a topic of heated discussion. The Attorney General's response, which deemed Allen's request for a trial within 70 days as "improper," has been met with skepticism by legal experts. Coffindaffer challenges this assertion, questioning, "What's improper about that? That's his right to his speedy trial."    The verbiage used by Judge Gull in describing the alleged conduct of Allen's attorneys as "gross negligence" is another focal point. Coffindaffer argues that while negligence might be a stretch, labeling it as gross negligence seems an overreach, particularly given the circumstances under which the alleged breach occurred. The potential consequences of such an accusation on the careers of these attorneys are substantial and troubling.    The podcast also raises concerns about the potential for an appeal. While an appeal might offer a remedy, it also extends the timeline, prolonging the uncertainty and agony for all parties involved. "His time is ticking in terms of what's happening in that prison on a personal level to him," Coffindaffer notes, highlighting the human cost of legal delays.    The conversation then shifts to the broader implications of this case. If the allegations against Allen are indeed true, it raises alarming questions about the integrity of the judicial process. On the other hand, if Allen is innocent, it demonstrates a frightening scenario where anyone could find themselves ensnared in a legal nightmare based on circumstantial evidence and questionable judicial conduct.    The discussion on "Hidden Killers" concludes with a sobering reflection on the toll this case has taken on everyone involved – from the families of Abby and Libby, seeking justice for their loss, to Richard Allen, whose life and health have deteriorated significantly since his incarceration. The reputation and careers of attorneys Rozzi and Baldwin are also at stake, casting a shadow on the legal profession.    As this complex case continues to unfold, it begs the question: Can justice truly be served amidst this maelstrom of legal and ethical quandaries? The resolution of Richard Allen's case in the Delphi murders remains to be seen, but the discussion on "Hidden Killers" with Jennifer Coffindaffer provides crucial insight into the challenges and dilemmas facing our legal system today. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Could the pursuit of justice for Abby and Libby in the Delphi murders be compromised by judicial bias and procedural missteps? This is the pressing question that hangs over the controversial case of Richard Allen, currently accused of the heinous crime. In a revealing discussion on the "Hidden Killers" podcast, Jennifer Coffindaffer, a retired FBI special agent, delves into the complexities and irregularities that have plagued the case, particularly focusing on the actions of Judge Gull.    The recent response from Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita regarding motions filed to remove Judge Gull and reinstate Allen's attorneys, Rozzi and Baldwin, has sparked concern and debate. As Coffindaffer points out, "It's become so derailed… and judge Gull has certainly seemingly shown bias in this case in terms of her decision making." The case has taken a turn from a straightforward criminal trial to a labyrinth of legal technicalities and ethical questions.    Allen's right to a speedy trial, as mandated by the Sixth Amendment, has been a topic of heated discussion. The Attorney General's response, which deemed Allen's request for a trial within 70 days as "improper," has been met with skepticism by legal experts. Coffindaffer challenges this assertion, questioning, "What's improper about that? That's his right to his speedy trial."    The verbiage used by Judge Gull in describing the alleged conduct of Allen's attorneys as "gross negligence" is another focal point. Coffindaffer argues that while negligence might be a stretch, labeling it as gross negligence seems an overreach, particularly given the circumstances under which the alleged breach occurred. The potential consequences of such an accusation on the careers of these attorneys are substantial and troubling.    The podcast also raises concerns about the potential for an appeal. While an appeal might offer a remedy, it also extends the timeline, prolonging the uncertainty and agony for all parties involved. "His time is ticking in terms of what's happening in that prison on a personal level to him," Coffindaffer notes, highlighting the human cost of legal delays.    The conversation then shifts to the broader implications of this case. If the allegations against Allen are indeed true, it raises alarming questions about the integrity of the judicial process. On the other hand, if Allen is innocent, it demonstrates a frightening scenario where anyone could find themselves ensnared in a legal nightmare based on circumstantial evidence and questionable judicial conduct.    The discussion on "Hidden Killers" concludes with a sobering reflection on the toll this case has taken on everyone involved – from the families of Abby and Libby, seeking justice for their loss, to Richard Allen, whose life and health have deteriorated significantly since his incarceration. The reputation and careers of attorneys Rozzi and Baldwin are also at stake, casting a shadow on the legal profession.    As this complex case continues to unfold, it begs the question: Can justice truly be served amidst this maelstrom of legal and ethical quandaries? The resolution of Richard Allen's case in the Delphi murders remains to be seen, but the discussion on "Hidden Killers" with Jennifer Coffindaffer provides crucial insight into the challenges and dilemmas facing our legal system today. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Could the pursuit of justice for Abby and Libby in the Delphi murders be compromised by judicial bias and procedural missteps? This is the pressing question that hangs over the controversial case of Richard Allen, currently accused of the heinous crime. In a revealing discussion on the "Hidden Killers" podcast, Jennifer Coffindaffer, a retired FBI special agent, delves into the complexities and irregularities that have plagued the case, particularly focusing on the actions of Judge Gull.    The recent response from Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita regarding motions filed to remove Judge Gull and reinstate Allen's attorneys, Rozzi and Baldwin, has sparked concern and debate. As Coffindaffer points out, "It's become so derailed… and judge Gull has certainly seemingly shown bias in this case in terms of her decision making." The case has taken a turn from a straightforward criminal trial to a labyrinth of legal technicalities and ethical questions.    Allen's right to a speedy trial, as mandated by the Sixth Amendment, has been a topic of heated discussion. The Attorney General's response, which deemed Allen's request for a trial within 70 days as "improper," has been met with skepticism by legal experts. Coffindaffer challenges this assertion, questioning, "What's improper about that? That's his right to his speedy trial."    The verbiage used by Judge Gull in describing the alleged conduct of Allen's attorneys as "gross negligence" is another focal point. Coffindaffer argues that while negligence might be a stretch, labeling it as gross negligence seems an overreach, particularly given the circumstances under which the alleged breach occurred. The potential consequences of such an accusation on the careers of these attorneys are substantial and troubling.    The podcast also raises concerns about the potential for an appeal. While an appeal might offer a remedy, it also extends the timeline, prolonging the uncertainty and agony for all parties involved. "His time is ticking in terms of what's happening in that prison on a personal level to him," Coffindaffer notes, highlighting the human cost of legal delays.    The conversation then shifts to the broader implications of this case. If the allegations against Allen are indeed true, it raises alarming questions about the integrity of the judicial process. On the other hand, if Allen is innocent, it demonstrates a frightening scenario where anyone could find themselves ensnared in a legal nightmare based on circumstantial evidence and questionable judicial conduct.    The discussion on "Hidden Killers" concludes with a sobering reflection on the toll this case has taken on everyone involved – from the families of Abby and Libby, seeking justice for their loss, to Richard Allen, whose life and health have deteriorated significantly since his incarceration. The reputation and careers of attorneys Rozzi and Baldwin are also at stake, casting a shadow on the legal profession.    As this complex case continues to unfold, it begs the question: Can justice truly be served amidst this maelstrom of legal and ethical quandaries? The resolution of Richard Allen's case in the Delphi murders remains to be seen, but the discussion on "Hidden Killers" with Jennifer Coffindaffer provides crucial insight into the challenges and dilemmas facing our legal system today. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

What does the future hold for Judge Gull, Richard Allen, and the entire case of the Delphi murders? This question looms large as the case, already shrouded in mystery and tragedy, spirals into a complex legal quagmire. The latest twist involves Judge Gull's contentious response to the defense of Richard Allen, raising critical questions about the judicial process and the rights of the accused. Attorney and former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani sheds light on this convoluted situation in a candid discussion with Tony Brueski on the "Hidden Killers" podcast.    Rahmani's take on Judge Gull's stance and the response from Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is one of bewilderment and concern. He highlights the oddity of the case, noting, "You have Judge Gull who's doubling down... but you didn't have a hearing. You didn't give them notice. You didn't give them an opportunity to present their case." Rahmani argues that Judge Gull's decision to disqualify Allen's lawyers without proper procedural steps is a significant misstep, potentially impacting the outcome of the case.    The core issue revolves around whether the actions of Allen's attorneys, Rozzi and Baldwin, constituted incompetence, as Judge Gull suggests. Rahmani questions the basis for this accusation, emphasizing the need for an evidentiary hearing to substantiate such claims. He points out that merely having sensitive material on a conference table in a private office doesn't inherently imply incompetence. The attorneys' failure to secure the materials more rigorously, while unfortunate, doesn't automatically equate to malpractice.    Moreover, Rahmani criticizes Judge Gull's approach to addressing the potential conflict of interest. He contends that a more prudent path would have been focusing on the potential conflict, rather than alleging incompetence without a thorough investigation. This misstep by Judge Gull not only complicates the case but also opens the door for potential appeals and further legal entanglements.    Rahmani delves into the intricacies of the writ of mandamus filed by Allen's defense. He explains that this extraordinary writ, typically used to direct a higher judge to compel a judge to follow the law, may not have been the appropriate procedural route. This choice, he suggests, could lead to an appellate issue, providing Allen a significant basis for appeal should he be convicted.    The former prosecutor also reflects on the broader implications of the case, particularly in light of the response from the Attorney General's office. The suggestion to follow the normal appellate process, rather than pursuing a writ of mandamus, indicates a concern for maintaining procedural integrity. Rahmani observes, "You want to create that record on appeal," underscoring the importance of building a robust legal foundation to withstand potential appeals.    The conversation with Rahmani concludes with a critical look at the future of the case. He warns of the possibility that procedural missteps could lead to a retrial, a scenario that would be a nightmare for prosecutors and further prolong the agony for all involved. As the case unfolds, the quest for justice for Abby and Libby, the young victims in the Delphi murders, becomes entangled in a web of legal complexities.    As the Delphi murder case continues to evolve, it raises fundamental questions about the balance of justice, the rights of the accused, and the competency of the judicial system. The discussion with Neama Rahmani on "Hidden Killers" provides a sobering glimpse into the legal labyrinth surrounding Richard Allen's case, leaving observers to ponder: Can justice be served amid such judicial turmoil? Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

What does the future hold for Judge Gull, Richard Allen, and the entire case of the Delphi murders? This question looms large as the case, already shrouded in mystery and tragedy, spirals into a complex legal quagmire. The latest twist involves Judge Gull's contentious response to the defense of Richard Allen, raising critical questions about the judicial process and the rights of the accused. Attorney and former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani sheds light on this convoluted situation in a candid discussion with Tony Brueski on the "Hidden Killers" podcast.    Rahmani's take on Judge Gull's stance and the response from Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is one of bewilderment and concern. He highlights the oddity of the case, noting, "You have Judge Gull who's doubling down... but you didn't have a hearing. You didn't give them notice. You didn't give them an opportunity to present their case." Rahmani argues that Judge Gull's decision to disqualify Allen's lawyers without proper procedural steps is a significant misstep, potentially impacting the outcome of the case.    The core issue revolves around whether the actions of Allen's attorneys, Rozzi and Baldwin, constituted incompetence, as Judge Gull suggests. Rahmani questions the basis for this accusation, emphasizing the need for an evidentiary hearing to substantiate such claims. He points out that merely having sensitive material on a conference table in a private office doesn't inherently imply incompetence. The attorneys' failure to secure the materials more rigorously, while unfortunate, doesn't automatically equate to malpractice.    Moreover, Rahmani criticizes Judge Gull's approach to addressing the potential conflict of interest. He contends that a more prudent path would have been focusing on the potential conflict, rather than alleging incompetence without a thorough investigation. This misstep by Judge Gull not only complicates the case but also opens the door for potential appeals and further legal entanglements.    Rahmani delves into the intricacies of the writ of mandamus filed by Allen's defense. He explains that this extraordinary writ, typically used to direct a higher judge to compel a judge to follow the law, may not have been the appropriate procedural route. This choice, he suggests, could lead to an appellate issue, providing Allen a significant basis for appeal should he be convicted.    The former prosecutor also reflects on the broader implications of the case, particularly in light of the response from the Attorney General's office. The suggestion to follow the normal appellate process, rather than pursuing a writ of mandamus, indicates a concern for maintaining procedural integrity. Rahmani observes, "You want to create that record on appeal," underscoring the importance of building a robust legal foundation to withstand potential appeals.    The conversation with Rahmani concludes with a critical look at the future of the case. He warns of the possibility that procedural missteps could lead to a retrial, a scenario that would be a nightmare for prosecutors and further prolong the agony for all involved. As the case unfolds, the quest for justice for Abby and Libby, the young victims in the Delphi murders, becomes entangled in a web of legal complexities.    As the Delphi murder case continues to evolve, it raises fundamental questions about the balance of justice, the rights of the accused, and the competency of the judicial system. The discussion with Neama Rahmani on "Hidden Killers" provides a sobering glimpse into the legal labyrinth surrounding Richard Allen's case, leaving observers to ponder: Can justice be served amid such judicial turmoil? Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

What does the future hold for Judge Gull, Richard Allen, and the entire case of the Delphi murders? This question looms large as the case, already shrouded in mystery and tragedy, spirals into a complex legal quagmire. The latest twist involves Judge Gull's contentious response to the defense of Richard Allen, raising critical questions about the judicial process and the rights of the accused. Attorney and former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani sheds light on this convoluted situation in a candid discussion with Tony Brueski on the "Hidden Killers" podcast.    Rahmani's take on Judge Gull's stance and the response from Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is one of bewilderment and concern. He highlights the oddity of the case, noting, "You have Judge Gull who's doubling down... but you didn't have a hearing. You didn't give them notice. You didn't give them an opportunity to present their case." Rahmani argues that Judge Gull's decision to disqualify Allen's lawyers without proper procedural steps is a significant misstep, potentially impacting the outcome of the case.    The core issue revolves around whether the actions of Allen's attorneys, Rozzi and Baldwin, constituted incompetence, as Judge Gull suggests. Rahmani questions the basis for this accusation, emphasizing the need for an evidentiary hearing to substantiate such claims. He points out that merely having sensitive material on a conference table in a private office doesn't inherently imply incompetence. The attorneys' failure to secure the materials more rigorously, while unfortunate, doesn't automatically equate to malpractice.    Moreover, Rahmani criticizes Judge Gull's approach to addressing the potential conflict of interest. He contends that a more prudent path would have been focusing on the potential conflict, rather than alleging incompetence without a thorough investigation. This misstep by Judge Gull not only complicates the case but also opens the door for potential appeals and further legal entanglements.    Rahmani delves into the intricacies of the writ of mandamus filed by Allen's defense. He explains that this extraordinary writ, typically used to direct a higher judge to compel a judge to follow the law, may not have been the appropriate procedural route. This choice, he suggests, could lead to an appellate issue, providing Allen a significant basis for appeal should he be convicted.    The former prosecutor also reflects on the broader implications of the case, particularly in light of the response from the Attorney General's office. The suggestion to follow the normal appellate process, rather than pursuing a writ of mandamus, indicates a concern for maintaining procedural integrity. Rahmani observes, "You want to create that record on appeal," underscoring the importance of building a robust legal foundation to withstand potential appeals.    The conversation with Rahmani concludes with a critical look at the future of the case. He warns of the possibility that procedural missteps could lead to a retrial, a scenario that would be a nightmare for prosecutors and further prolong the agony for all involved. As the case unfolds, the quest for justice for Abby and Libby, the young victims in the Delphi murders, becomes entangled in a web of legal complexities.    As the Delphi murder case continues to evolve, it raises fundamental questions about the balance of justice, the rights of the accused, and the competency of the judicial system. The discussion with Neama Rahmani on "Hidden Killers" provides a sobering glimpse into the legal labyrinth surrounding Richard Allen's case, leaving observers to ponder: Can justice be served amid such judicial turmoil? Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

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On November 27, 2023 , Judge Frances Gull and Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita both filed response briefs with the Indiana Supreme Court. Richard Allen's former defense team hope that the Court will return them to the case, that it will remove Judge Gull from the face and that it will set a speedy trial date. What responses did Rokita and Gull make to those requests?Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Indianapolis' City-County Council is looking at a proposal to solve some of the city's technology needs with emerging artificial intelligence, or AI. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita will appeal a court ruling that allows Indianapolis Public Schools to sell buildings instead of being forced to offer the property to charter schools for $1. The United Auto Workers membership is in the midst of voting on its tentative contract agreement with General Motors. Rep. Jim Banks says IU fails to combat antisemitism in a letter to Pamela Whitten. President Joe Biden announced five nominees for federal judgeship, including Judge Cristal Brisco of South Bend, Indiana. The Sierra Club and the Environmental Integrity Project announced their intent to sue the Alcoa Warrick smelter for water pollution violations. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily.  Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. Today's episode of WFYI News Now was produced by Darian Benson, Abriana Herron, and Kendall Antron with support from Sarah Neal-Estes.

Tom gets deposed in Speros Batistatos case; the Supreme Court will soon decide if public officials can block people on their personal social media pages; Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita reprimanded and fined by the IN Supreme Court; former Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows granted immunity.

Tom, Kevin, John, and eight other guys go to a John Mayer concert together; are we heading towards a cliff with the economy; what's going on in the House; why is 80-year-old Joe Biden running again; is Mike Pence's presidential campaign going broke; Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita's new ride.

Pat Miller talks with Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita about the "I Do Bridal" case and automotive complaints.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom and Kevin's go-to establishment for LOCPOD show prep closes; Tom questions Marissa's plan to ride an e-bike on a Polish pilgrimage; Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita cracks down on Delta-8; should the 14th Amendment be used against Trump?

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Guy Relford returns this for a special edition of "The Gun Guy Show". Today's show comes from Premier Arms in Brownsburg to celebrate the 2nd Amendment and to raise money for a great cause: Brownsburg Blessing Boxes. Guy begins the show talking about the NRA Annual Meeting being held in Indianapolis. Guy was in attendance last night and actually live streamed Donald Trump's speech on Facebook. Guy also talked about Mike Pence's appearance that was greeted by more cheers than jeers, at least where he was sitting. Eli Dicken, Greenwood shopping mall hero, makes a brief appearance on the show. Tony Katz joins Guy to talk about the great prizes donors to Premier Arms may win. Tony takes a dig at Guy's lacking watch collection. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita joins Guy to talk about his lawsuit with other states against the ATF and Attorney General Merrick Garland over their new regulations related to stabilizing braces. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita joins the Gun Guy Show to talk about his lawsuit with other states against the ATF and Attorney General Merrick Garland regarding their Pistol Stabilizing Brace rule. The new regulations require anyone using pistols with stabilizing braces to provide their fingerprints to the ATF, be registered in a federal database and pay applicable taxes, among other things. The overriding concern regarding registration, is that registration leads to gun grabs. Rokita has been a big defender of Hoosiers' 2nd Amendment rights, and this is a great fight to have. Being that this year's annual NRA Meeting is being held in Indianapolis, today was a great day to have AG Rokita as a guest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Solomon and Amanda Head host ‘Just the News, No Noise' delivering the pressing news of the day and giving you Information without indoctrination while rising above the rhetoric. Interviews with House Oversight James Comer (R-KY), Adviser to the Ukrainian Defense Minister Yuriy Sak, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Former Indiana Congressman Rodney Davis, and RussiaGate Author Seamus Bruner. To see the daily show, go to americasvoice.news each Monday through Friday at 6pm Eastern Time or watch any time at JustTheNews.com/tv.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While State Attorneys General have been clear that social media companies are generally on their radar for a variety of consumer protection concerns, TikTok has been the latest to make headlines in recent weeks. For example, multiple states have banned TikTok from government phones, and a federal government ban may soon follow, because of concerns about the Chinese government's control over the platform. Higher education institutions are also joining in the app's ban with Georgia public colleges and the University of Oklahoma being two of the most recent to do so. Recently, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita filed two complaints focused on the TikTok app, which were based on two very different theories, including a foreign component in one. The cases both allege violations of the state's Deceptive Consumer Sales Act. adlawaccess.com/2022/12/articles/it-may-be-time-for-tiktok-to-change-its-ways-if-state-ags-have-any-say/ Paul L. Singer
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John Solomon and Amanda Head host ‘Just the News, No Noise' delivering the pressing news of the day and giving you Information without indoctrination while rising above the rhetoric. Interviews this week with Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA), Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita. To see the daily show, go to americasvoice.news each Monday through Friday at 6pm Eastern Time or watch any time at JustTheNews.com/tv.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita makes Indiana he first state to file state-level lawsuits against Tic Tok... Evansville police interview a person of interest in Saturday's armed gas station robbery and arrest him as a suspect... A woman was booked into the Henderson County Jail Sunday on several charges including kidnapping...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twitter and Instagram just removed antisemitic posts from Kanye West and temporarily banned him from their platforms. It's the latest illustration of … um, what? How good these tech companies are at content moderation? Or how irresponsible they are for “muzzling” controversial views from the extreme right? (Defenders of West, such as Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, are incensed that he's been banned.) Or how arbitrary these giant megaphones are in making these decisions? (What would Elon Musk do about Kanye West?)Call it the Kayne West paradox: Do the social media giants have a duty to take down noxious content or to post it? And who decides?These corporations are the largest megaphones in world history. They're contributing to the rise of neofascism in America and around the world, inspiring mentally-disturbed young men to shoot up public schools, and spreading dangerous conspiracy theories that are dividing people into warring camps. They're also among the richest and most powerful corporations in the world — headed by billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg, and soon, very likely, Musk (who has promised to allow Trump back on Twitter). And they're accountable to no one other than their CEOs (and, theoretically, investors).It's this combination — huge size, extraordinary power over what's communicated, and utter lack of accountability — that's become unsustainable.So what's going to happen?Last week, the Supreme Court agreed to hear cases involving Section 230 of Communications Decency Act of 1996, which gives social media platforms protection from liability for what's posted on them. Plaintiffs in these cases claim that content carried by the companies (YouTube in one case, Twitter in the other) led to the deaths of family members at the hands of terrorists. Even if the Supreme Court decides Section 230 doesn't protect the companies — thereby pushing them to be more vigilant in moderating their content — the plaintiffs in another upcoming case (NetChoice v. Paxton) argue that the First Amendment bars these companies from being more vigilant. That case hinges on a Texas law that allows Texans and the state's attorney general to sue the social media giants for unfairly banning or censoring them, based on political ideology. Texas argues that the First Amendment rights of its residents require this. So, do the social media giants have a duty to take down controversial content or to post it? And who decides?It's an almost impossible quandary, until you realize that these questions arise because of the huge political and social power of these companies, and their lack of accountability. In reality, they aren't just for-profit companies. Given their size and power, their decisions have enormous consequences for that the public knows and understands — and therefore for democracy. My betting is that the Supreme Court will treat them as common carriers, like railroads or telephone lines. Common carriers can't engage in unreasonable discrimination in who uses them, must charge just and reasonable prices, and they must provide reasonable care to the public.In a Supreme Court decision last year, plaintiffs claimed that the @realdonaldtrump Twitter account was a public forum run by the president of the United States, and Trump's blocking of users stifled free speech. The Court dismissed the case as moot, since Trump is no longer president. But in a 12-page concurring opinion, Clarence Thomas gave a hint of what's to come. He argued that Twitter's ban showed that the real power lay with the large social media platforms themselves, not the government officials on them, and that “the concentrated control of so much speech in the hands of a few private parties” was unprecedented. Thomas noted that Section 230 gives digital platforms some legal protection related to the content they distribute, but Congress “has not imposed corresponding responsibilities.” He then cited a 1914 Supreme Court ruling that making a private company a common carrier may be justified when “a business, by circumstances and its nature…rise[s] from private to be of public concern,” — leading Thomas to argue that “some digital platforms are sufficiently akin to common carriers … to be regulated in this manner.” He concluded that "[w]e will soon have no choice but to address how our legal doctrines apply to highly concentrated, privately owned information infrastructure such as digital platforms."Other justices have made similar remarks. If the Court decides the social media giants are "common carriers," then responsibility for content moderation would shift from these companies to a government entity like the Federal Communications Commission, which would regulate them similarly to how the Obama-era FCC sought to regulate internet service providers.But is there any reason to trust the government to do a better job of content moderation than the giants do on their own? (I hate to imagine what would happen under a Republican FCC.) So are we locked into the Kanye West paradox — or is there an alternative to the bleak choice between leaving it up to the giant unaccountable firms or to a polarized government to decide? Yes. It's to address the fundamental problem directly — the monopoly power possessed by the social media companies. The way to do this is apply the antitrust laws, and break them up. My guess is that this is where we'll end up, eventually. There's no other reasonable choice. As Winston Churchill is reputed to have said, “Americans can always be trusted to do the right thing, once all other possibilities have been exhausted.”What do you think? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit robertreich.substack.com/subscribe

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Attorneys for the Indianapolis doctor who provided an abortion for a 10-year-old rape victim have taken the “first step” towards filing defamation proceedings against Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita. Michael Peroutka, a neo-Confederate activist who's refused to disavow a racist group to which he once belonged, has won the Republican nomination to be Maryland's next attorney general. The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill to codify the right to same-sex and interracial marriage in the wake of the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade.Hosts: John Iadarola, Jessica Burbank***The largest online progressive news show in the world. Hosted by Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian. LIVE weekdays 6-8 pm ET.Help support our mission and get perks. Membership protects TYT's independence from corporate ownership and allows us to provide free live shows that speak truth to power for people around the world. See Perks: ▶ https://www.youtube.com/TheYoungTurks/joinSUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=theyoungturksFACEBOOK: ☞ http://www.facebook.com/TheYoungTurksTWITTER: ☞ http://www.twitter.com/TheYoungTurksINSTAGRAM: ☞ http://www.instagram.com/TheYoungTurksTWITCH: ☞ http://www.twitch.com/tyt

Today on Boston Public Radio: We begin the show by asking listeners how they're coping with the heat in Boston. Juliette Kayyem discusses record-breaking heat across Europe, and the Secret Service reportedly turning over just one text to the Jan. 6 panel. Kayyem is an analyst for CNN, former assistant secretary at the Department of Homeland Security and faculty chair of the Homeland Security program at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. Boston City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo weighs in on the Boston Police Department's response to the Patriot Front march through downtown Boston in early July. He also shares his thoughts on Boston's new police commissioner, Michael Cox. Paul Reville talks about Education Commissioner Jeff Riley's proposal to raise the passing score needed for 10th grade MCAS tests. Reville is the former secretary of education and a professor at Harvard University's Graduate School of Education, where he also runs the Education Redesign Lab. His latest book, co-authored with Lynne Sacks, is “Collaborative Action for Equity and Opportunity: A Practical Guide for School and Community Leaders.” Art Caplan shares his thoughts on the doctor who performed an abortion for a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio taking the first legal step against Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita in a potential defamation case. Caplan is the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor and founding head of the Division of Medical Ethics at NYU School of Medicine in New York City. Sy Montgomery talks about black bears breaking into New Hampshire homes, and explains how to keep pets safe and cool during heat waves. Montgomery is a journalist, naturalist and BPR contributor. Her latest book is "The Hawk's Way: Encounters with Fierce Beauty.” We end the show by talking with listeners about their summer office attire.

Hour 2 of The Dawn Stensland Show: While announcing his Executive Order to protect access to abortion medication, President Joe Biden told the story of a 10-year-old pregnant rape victim who was unable to get an abortion in Ohio following the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision. According to the latest reports, the person responsible for the attack may have been in the country illegally. While appearing on Fox News, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita stated that he would be investigating the abortion doctor for failing to report the abuse to authorities. Fox News is also reporting that the doctor is being investigated by her own employer for a HIPAA violation. Ivana Trump, former wife of Donald Trump, has died at age 73. On Thursday, Senate Candidate John Fetterman posted a video featuring “Jersey Shore” star Nicole “Snooki” LaValle where she ostensibly called out Dr. Mehmet Oz for being a long-time New Jersey resident who only recently moved to Pennsylvania where he is running for U.S. Senate. The video appears to be from “Cameo,” meaning LaValle was paid for the recording and may not have known the context of the comments or that she was being overtly political. While visiting Israel, President Joe Biden spoke with Yonit Levi of Channel 12 News and, surprisingly, called out progressive members of the Democratic Party who are not supportive of Israel. According to the Washington Post, an activist group known as ShutDownDC is offering “bounties” to restaurant workers that provide them with information about conservative Supreme Court Justices dining out. Senator Elizabeth Warren was asked about the bounties but refused to answer the reporter's question.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita says his office plans to investigate a doctor who provided care for a 10-year-old rape victim who crossed state lines to have an abortion. The president of an anti-abortion legal advocacy group told a House committee this week that abortion care for a 10-year-old girl would not be considered an abortion. The just-released results show the number of homeless increasing in the two counties, but more of those people now have shelter. California's largest reservoirs may be half-empty or worse, but state officials strove to portray the latest lackluster water conservation data in glass-half-full terms.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita went on Jesse Watters last night to talk about the 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio that was taken to Indy to have an abortion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita joins the Hammer & Nigel Show to discuss his lawsuit against President Biden, the Indiana court decision about Holcomb/special sessions, and a $500M settlement for Indiana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The primary source of COVID misinformation during the deadly pandemic was the federal government, according to a comment filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and a number of vaccine and healthcare policy experts. https://loom.ly/0J0JBF0 #BobUnruh #WashingtonPolicyCenter #COVID19 #Misinformation #Pandemic #FederalGovernment #USDepartmentOfHealthAndHumanServices #Vaccine #HealthcarePolicyExperts #CentersForDiseaseControlAndPrevention #CDC #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

In this episode of All Indiana Politics, we look at the Supreme Court decision on abortion, including an interview with Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita. We also look at rising gas prices in Indiana.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita joins the Hammer & Nigel Show to talk about Bail Project suing Indiana and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's news includes a lawsuit filed against Black Lives Matter by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, law school passage numbers, an update on the Indianapolis Lawyer accused of taking part in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol and the recent turnover on Indiana's appellate and trial court benches. This week's guest is Legal Services Corporation board member Abby Kuzma.    

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita joins the Hammer & Nigel Show to talk about the lawsuit he has filed against BLM and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Solomon and Amanda Head host ‘Just the News, Not Noise' delivering the pressing news of the day and giving you Information without indoctrination while rising above the rhetoric. Interviews with Rep. Jim Jordan, Sen. Ron Johnson, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, Dr. Harvey Risch, and Walid Phares. To see the daily show, go to americasvoice.news each Monday through Friday at 6pm Eastern or watch any time at JustTheNews.com/tv.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The job of the Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is literally to sue people, but this week he's being sued. Indianapolis Journalist Abdul-Hakim Shabazz says Rokita is violating his First Amendment rights by denying him access to covering his office. Shabazz says, Rokita has denied his access to press events despite having a media security clearance issued by the State of Indiana.

Bodycam footage released in fatal police shooting of Amir Locke Minneapolis police shot and killed 22-year-old Amir Locke as they carried out a no-knock warrant. In the footage, Locke is seen lying under a blanket holding what police say is a gun. It's unclear if Locke, who was not named on the search warrant, was ever aware it was police entering his home. Authorities said they will conduct a transparent investigation. PLUS: AG Rokita defends state-funded trip to southern U.S. border Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is defending a recent state-funded trip to the southern U.S. border. According to Rokita's office, the late January trip was his second to the southern border in three months. He met with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, law enforcement officials and other state attorneys general.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita joins the Hammer & Nigel Show to talk about "Donut-Gate", on his way to a meeting in Texas about the border, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode of All Indiana Politics, we take a look at the State of Indiana's lawsuit against OSHA's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, including an interview with Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Abdul-Hakim Shabazz joins the Hammer & Nigel Show to talk about his feud with Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, Indianapolis budget, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita joins Anna to talk about his effort to crack down on harassing robocalls.

Abdul-Hakim Shabazz joins the Hammer & Nigel Show to talk about his feud with Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita joins the Hammer & Nigel Show to give his reaction to President Biden's speech yesterday and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita joins the Hammer & Nigel Show to talk about the remain in Mexico policy, vaccine mandates, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every day there is something happening in the news with regards to children and the education system. How many parents know they have rights regarding the educational standards being taught at school? Today we're going to discuss that very topic and share about the Parents Bill of Rights provided by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita. INDIANA PARENT BILL OF RIGHTS https://www.in.gov/attorneygeneral/files/Parents-Bill-of-Rights.pdf SEL Competencies Final https://b47e3a5e-3f9c-4091-98bb-2c3b0ea2fc11.usrfiles.com/ugd/b47e3a_0d1582e2356c42e3beffd4aa882f4324.pdf School Curriculum and Parent Rights Indiana academic standards information: https://www.doe.in.gov/standards 3 • IDOE newsletters: https://www.doe.in.gov/idoe/digital-media/newsletters?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_ name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=. • Title I schools and parent rights information: https://www.doe.in.gov/sites/default/files/grants/parental-involvement-presentation.pdf Parent Procedural Rights and Remedies • Indiana Public Access Counselor contact: https://www.in.gov/pac/contact-us/ •Indiana Election Division's candidate guide: https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/files/2020-Candidate-Guide.MOVEDPRIMARY5.pdf This show is a listener supported program. Be sure to visit www.fearlessfeatures.org to learn more about our mission and ministry.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita released a document this week called the "Parent Bill of Rights" that, in part, condemns teaching about race in schools. But some say the document is a political tool aimed at stirring division – not supporting parents and students. Rokita's "Parent Bill of Rights" includes ways for parents to interact with school boards and review curriculum and state standards. A spokesperson for the Indiana Department of Education said it was not involved in creating the 17-page document that includes explanations of curriculum and state academic standard setting processes, as well as how school boards and the Indiana State Board of Education work. In the document, diversity, inclusion and social emotional learning (SEL) initiatives in schools are framed as avenues for local officials to sneak lessons on race and more comprehensive lessons about the country's history with racism into classrooms. But Rachel Burke, president of the Indiana Parent Teacher

On this edition of the podcast you'll hear the latest on the request for the Portage City Council to adopt a smoke free air policy, Jeanie Lindsey reports on Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita's proposed Parent Bill of Rights --- a document that reflects the ongoing national debate about teaching critical race theory in schools, and Chris Nolte has a conversation with Gary native and filmmaker Chris Robinson…All of that, and more, on this edition of “Lakeshore Update”…

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita joins the Hammer & Nigel Show to discuss the "Parents Bill of Rights" when it comes to schools in Indiana and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita discussed the Hoosier state's first opioid settlement as a result of a marketing company encouraging and training medical professionals to prescribe more opioids to their patients and using the money to help those hurt by the opioid crisis...