Keion White, Lil Baby
by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

February 11, 2026

San Francisco 49ers’ Keion White Shot After Allegedly Getting Into Argument With Lil Baby

The incident took place early Monday morning at a nightclub

NFL player Keion White was reportedly shot in San Francisco early Feb. 9 after an altercation with rapper Lil Baby.

According to The San Francisco Standard, the San Francisco 49ers defensive end was shot early Monday morning at Dahlia’s nightclub on Mission Street ,while attending a private party at the venue.

An eyewitness told police that an entourage accompanying Lil Baby was at the nightclub and tried to enter the 49ers player’s private event. An argument ensued between the rapper and the football player.

The private party was on an upstairs floor, and the argument took place on the main floor. The witness stated that he went upstairs to get a manager, and he heard two shots. He said that when he went back downstairs, he discovered that White had been shot in the leg, although he did not witness the actual shooting, so he does not know who shot White.

Another witness told the media outlet that she did not see the shooting but heard four gunshots. The shooting took place around 4:06 a.m.

In a police report, an officer wrote, “As I entered, I saw numerous scantily clad females picking up dollar bills that were strewn all over the floor. Some of the females were topless and appeared to have been adult entertainers.”

White was taken to a local hospital after being shot. Police have stated that when they questioned the football player about who shot him, he did not cooperate with the officers.

As police went downstairs to locate the victim, who was found to be White, partygoers were still leaving, the report notes. When asked who had shot him, White was uncooperative, according to the report. A 49ers representative said White was undergoing treatment at a local hospital.

Police were able to retrieve some evidence that included a 9mm shell casing and a .45-caliber casing.

San Francisco mayor Daniel Lurie took to social media to comment on the incident.

Any violent incident in our city is unacceptable, and I’m hoping Keion recovers quickly. I’ve spoken with SFPD and 49ers leadership—we are all grateful to our SFPD officers for their quick response. As always, I will continue working with San Francisco law enforcement to ensure…

— Daniel Lurie 丹尼爾·羅偉 (@DanielLurie) February 10, 2026

NFL.com reported that the 49ers released a statement about the incident:

“Keion White was a victim of a shooting and sustained a bullet wound to his ankle this morning in San Francisco,” the team statement read. “He is currently undergoing surgery at a local hospital. We will provide further updates when appropriate.”

This past season was White’s first in San Francisco after being traded by the New England Patriots last year. He played in 14 games in 2025 with 18 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and six hits (nine games, 12 tackles, 1.5 sacks with 49ers).

Police have not arrested any suspects as the investigation continues.

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Mayor Karen Bass, LA, ICE agents, Latino, DHS
by Sharelle B. McNair

February 11, 2026

Mayor Karen Bass Bans ICE From City-Owned Property, Tells LAPD To Keep Body Cams On 

Bass is seemingly following in the footsteps of fellow Democratic mayors

Mayor Karen Bass is working to “protect Los Angeles” from the federal government by signing a new executive order banning ICE agents and other immigration officials from using any city-owned or controlled property, CBS News reported.

Signed Feb. 10, Bass said the executive order was designed to help community organizations and immigrant rights leaders protect the City of Angels, home to hundreds of immigrants, from the federal government, saying what they are doing isn’t normal. “Let me make myself clear, this is not normal, and it will never be normal. It is the opposite of what a federal government is supposed to do,” the mayor said. 

“What we have seen in all of our districts is ICE go and attempt to stage at various properties, public or private.”

Bass has put certain measures in place following ICE agents’ controversial presence in the city in 2025, sparking massive protests. In July, she called on city departments to develop preparation plans in the event of federal immigration activity on city property. With the executive directive, she ordered departments to have a designated “immigration affairs liaison.”

She also called on the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to keep body cameras on while at the scene of federal immigration enforcement operations and to keep the footage, according to the Los Angeles Times. While police officers are often on the scene of ICE presence to keep tensions between agents and community members in order, Bass said the point is to make it known that “ICE enforcement is not welcome here.” “We have resisted against it since this terror started, and we will continue to do that,” she said. 

She is making officers work a little harder by ordering LAPD to document names and badge numbers of the agents’ on-scene supervisor and emergency personnel if someone is injured and take reports from the public about alleged misconduct. 

Bass is seemingly following in the footsteps of fellow Democratic mayors like Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson. In October 2025, Johnson created “ICE Free Zones” in effort to protect city property and private businesses from the agency’s enforcement actions following violent encounters between agents and residents. 

The order comes just days after Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny showcased a narrative of unity between the United States and other countries during the NFL’s Super Bowl halftime show. Bass posted about the performance, labeling L.A. as a “city of immigrants.” “Tonight’s halftime show reminded us what America truly looks like — unity, honor, pride, and cultures coming together to create something beautiful,” she said on X. 

“…It was a powerful reminder that the contributions of immigrants and diverse communities are integral to our nation’s past, present, and future. Here in Los Angeles we know this truth to our core. We are a city of immigrants. Seeing Highland Park’s Villa’s Tacos on the Super Bowl stage was a proud moment for our city. ¡Qué orgullo!”

However, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues to push that under Secretary Kristi Noem’s leadership, the message is clear that DHS will “continue to enforce the law, relentless and unapologetic, every day in greater Los Angeles,” with a spokesperson claiming “sanctuary politicians like Karen Bass are attempting to demonize law enforcement for doing their job.”

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BOYCOTT, BLACKOUT
by Sharelle B. McNair

February 11, 2026

Democratic Rep Accused Of Pushing ‘White Genocide’ In His Call For Minorities To ‘Unite Against Oppressor’

Saying the quiet part out loud sent some of Texas’ leading conservatives into shock

Conservatives are sounding the alarm against a Democratic leader in the Texas House of Representatives, Rep. Gene Wu, after a resurfaced clip went viral, calling on Black, Latino, Asian, and other ethnicities to unite against their “oppressor.”

Wu made the bold and telling claim in 2024 while appearing on an episode of the “Define American” podcast with host Antonio Vargas, Fox News reports. During the episode, titled “In this Texas District, 1/3 of Residents are Undocumented,” Vargas argued that Texas held the future of the United States in its hands. When the host asked Wu for his perspective, he identified the driving force of politics as “White people” being concerned about becoming the minority when it comes to race and politics. 

“The scary thing for me is that what is driving this newest round of anti-immigrant sentiment is purely a sense of White nationalism,” Wu started off saying. “That there is a sense of, ‘America really just belongs to White people,’ that this was that a lot of people believe that God gave America to White people to rule, and that any time that immigrants, minorities make progress in this country, that that is seen as a slight against them,” he continued.

Then, he took things up a notch. “I always tell people the day that Latino, African-American, Asian, and other communities realize that they are — that they share the same oppressor is the day we start winning, because we are the majority in this country now,” Wu said.

“We have the ability to take over this country and to do what is needed for everyone and to make things fair.”

Saying the quiet part out loud sent some of Texas’s leading conservatives into shock, starting with Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton, who called Wu “a radical racist who hates millions of Texans just because they’re White” on X. 

Of course, Sen. Ted Cruz chimed in, saying, “the Democrat party is built on bigotry,” while Attorney General candidate Chip Roy called for him to resign. 

Former chairman of the Republican Party of Texas Matt Rinaldi claimed the video showed Wu’s “advocacy for white genocide,” according to The Houston Chronicle.

While other conservatives like state Rep. Daniel Alders referred to “oppressor/oppressed language” as “complete nonsense,” the narrative presented by the state of the country says otherwise. Some could say it even supports what Wu is suggesting. 

With affirmative action being a thing of the past, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives being terminated left and right, and not to mention the attempt to erase Black history within schools — even HBCUs — and at the federal level, it would seem there is a sense that the groups that were once minorities are seen as a threat. 

And it seems Wu is standing behind what he said two years ago. When asked what he meant by the term “shared oppressor,” his answer was simple: Republicans. “It is undeniable that Republicans have spent the past 50 years beating down communities,” he told Chronicle journalist Evan Mintz.

“It’s not just minority communities,” he said. “It’s the poor, it’s religious minorities, it’s women, it’s veterans, it’s the disabled, it’s every community like that that’s oppressed.”

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Merchant's house Museum, Underground Railroad, New York
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

February 11, 2026

Hidden Safe House Used In Underground Railroad Discovered In NYC Landmarked Museum

The safe house went by undetected until almost a century later.

A hidden safe house once used by the Underground Railroad has been discovered within a famed NYC landmark museum.

Inside the Merchant’s House Museum in Manhattan, visitors to the Empire State would get a sense of “old New York.” The old residential building became its own historic center in 1936, showcasing life during the late 19th century. Initially belonging to the Treadwell family, its well-kept furnishings have become a mainstay for New York’s eclectic museum offerings.

However, the Merchant’s House museum’s staff have discovered a new historic remnant within its walls, a safe house used to protect and hide people escaping slavery. They were aware of its existence, but not the significance of the vacant room.

“We knew it was here, but didn’t really know what we were looking at,” explained Camille Czerkowicz, the museum’s curator, to NY1.

Behind the bedrooms on its second floor lies a vertical passageway used by freedom-seekers to travel in secret. The reveal has sent a shockwave through historical preservation circles, with one expert calling the safe house a “generational find.”

“I’ve been practicing historical preservation law for 30 years, and this is a generational find. This is the most significant find in historic preservation in my career, and it’s very important that we preserve this,” Michael Hiller, a preservation attorney and professor at Pratt Institute, said.

During the enslavement period, some enslaved Africans were able to find ways to escape, often with the help of white and Black abolitionists. The Underground Railroad was a secret passage system from the slavery-legalized South to the Northern free states in the U.S., often taking many freedom-seekers all the way to Canada to escape bondage. According to History.com, the Railroad had many unique stops along its journey, using several safe houses to ensure travelers stayed hidden.

While it is unknown whether the Treadwell family participated in the freedom movement, the home’s original builder designed it for such measures. However, participating as an abolitionist was considered rare for the New York elite.

Despite this, the re-emergence of the safe house proves that the quest for justice still looms in the area. Some even deem the signal relevant in today’s times of persecution, particularly toward those labeled as “illegal immigrants.”

“Many New Yorkers forget that we were part of the abolitionist movement, but this is physical evidence of what happened in the South [during] the Civil War, and what’s happening today,” Manhattan Councilman Christopher Marte said.

Now, the Merchant’s House museum has a new layer of legacy and history, with its latest ties to the abolitionist movement.

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Laila Edwards, Team USA, Hockey
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

February 11, 2026

Laila Edwards Makes History As 1st Black Female Hockey Player To Score Goal For Team USA

Edwards has helped Team USA lead the standings as they head to the medal round of the hockey tournament.

Laila Edwards is putting on for Black women athletes in hockey, helping Team USA advance in the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Edwards, who hails from Northeast Ohio, cemented Team USA’s dominating win against Canada during the group stage of the Olympic hockey tournament. As the team bested Canada with four straight goals, Edwards sealed the deal with her final shot against the U.S.’ northern neighbor, as detailed by WKYC.

Edwards proved her prowess during the match against their rivals in Milan, Italy. As all her teammates played their part to secure the win, Edwards showcased her talent while shining a new light on Black women in hockey.

However, the newbie Olympian’s record-breaking goal did more than add to their mighty win. The shot made Edward the first Black woman hockey player to score a goal for Team USA at the Olympics.

Following their win ahead of the medal round, Edwards spoke about the honor of making history and helping her team. She talked to CBS Mornings about the recognition of becoming a “first” in her beloved sport.

“You know, I get to be the first of something and a role model for others,” Edwards said. 

Edwards initially got on the ice rink for a more graceful sport, figure skating. However, she quickly phased out of the glamorous silhouettes, preferring her knee pads for hockey.

“I started with figure skating. It was my dad’s plan all along just to make the transition to hockey easier, even though I had no idea while I was doing it,” she recalled. “The tutus and the puffy. Yeah, no, I wasn’t a fan.

While the transition was not always smooth sailing, Edwards fell in love with the sport, calling it her “safe space” even when she saw only herself on the ice.

“I definitely felt like I belonged, but there were times when there was a bit of intimidation, just being the only girl on my team. I was such a tomboy…I was basically one of them,” she recalled. It’s cliché, but it’s my safe space where I just feel like I can be myself and do what I love, along a lot of really good athletes and against good athletes.”

Edwards was an immediate talent, joining the U.S. National Hockey Team in 2023. The 22-year-old athlete wants to encourage other young women to go for it, too.

“There’s no rule book that says hockey is for boys,” explained Edwards. “You know, there’s no reason you shouldn’t do it if you love it. I think that’s with everything in life.” 

Now, with her Olympic debut, she hopes to bring home gold while making history for her family, community, and country.

“I have had so many people help me get here, and especially my family. They sacrificed time, money, you know, experiences,” Edwards said. “This is my best way of trying to say thank you…making them proud while representing our country.”

Team USA and Edwards are now three matches away from potentially securing gold. Entering the medal round, they lead the standings as they head into the quarterfinals.

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This Black-Owned Business Turns ‘Heritage Into Healing’ With Its Sparkling Okra Water At Erewhon
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

February 11, 2026

This Black-Owned Business Turns ‘Heritage Into Healing’ With Its Sparkling Okra Water At Erewhon

The health food venture was created by Tuskegee alum and entrepreneur, Anna Cobb.

For fans of the luxury grocery store Erewhon, shoppers can now snag sparkling okra water, all thanks to an HBCU alum turned successful entrepreneur.

Before Anna Cobb launched O’kra, the latest company to stock Erewhon shelves, she was a student at Tuskegee University. However, while matriculating at the HBCU pursuing a degree in plant sciences, her life took a drastic turn. She took an energy vitamin, developing an allergic reaction that almost ended her life.

After surviving a weeklong coma, Cobb decided to forge a new path for healthy energy supplements. This research led to a passion project and, now, to her successful business.

“I realized my survival meant a greater purpose,” Cobb wrote, as reported by Afrotech.

“This experience prompted extensive research into the harmful chemicals present in energy supplements. During my time at Tuskegee University, I observed a lack of healthful food and beverage options on campus, inspiring me to transform my personal research into a campuswide plant-based catering company during my senior year.”

With an entrepreneurial spirit, she found her real footing with Rejuvenation Beverage Co., launched in 2020. The company focused on plant-based energy drinks, and its assortment won Pharrell Williams’ Black Ambition prize.

As Rejuvenation validated Cobb in the health business sector, she developed a new brand, O’Kra, under her umbrella company. Deemed the world’s first sparkling okra water, the drink’s signature ingredient is a callback to a Black generational secret.

“I created O’kra after surviving a life-threatening allergic reaction to a synthetic energy drink,” shared Cobb ahead of the company’s September 2025 launch. 

“Through that healing journey, I discovered the powerful benefits of drinking okra water: clearer skin, more energy, fewer mood swings, and I knew it was time to bottle this glow.”

The vegetable is more than a slimy side dish. For generations, it has been used in various ways for its nutritional value and health benefits. Also a skin-nourishing drink, O’kra provides a new staple in the skinfood sector.

According to its press release, the key benefits include relief from perimenopause and menopause symptoms, hormonal balance, gut health, and deeper hydration. For those seeking a natural way to promote greater health, this “ancestral healing” offers a remedy with taste.

“For generations, okra has been used in kitchens and communities as a healing food,” Cobb shared on LinkedIn.

“I wanted to honor that heritage while bringing it forward as a modern wellness product, the world’s first sparkling okra water.”

She added, “For me, this isn’t just business. It’s survival and purpose. After almost losing my life to a synthetic supplement, I vowed to create something clean, safe, and powerful that works with the body, not against it. O’kra is my way of turning heritage into wellness and science into healing.”

To try the pineapple-flavored drink, local shoppers can head to Erewhon or purchase it directly on O’kra’s website.

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Candace Owens, HBCU, tour, Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA,
by Sharelle B. McNair

February 11, 2026

Candace Owens Calls Cap On Turning Point USA’s Claims That ‘All American Halftime’ Reached 20M Viewers

While TPUSA spokesperson Andrew Kolvet said he can “safely say over 20 million Americans” tuned in to the “All American Halftime Show,” Owens says that's not the case.

Former MAGA-loyalist-turned-critic Candace Owens is pushing big claims that Turning Point USA (TPUSA) is lying about the number of streaming views of the “All American Halftime Show.” 

On a recent episode of “The Candace Owens Podcast,” at the 8:17 point, Owens took some time to showcase just why Turning Point could be lying about the number of viewers for its conservative-led show. “It kind of blew our minds, actually,” company spokesperson Andrew Kolvet said to a Fox News anchor during an interview. “And we saw at one point across all the different social channels, we saw over 10 million concurrent views.” 

He continued to claim that “the numbers keep trickling in,” saying he can “safely say over 20 million Americans” tuned in.

Owens, looking seemingly annoyed, wasn’t having it. She took the time to explain how concurrent viewership—meaning people who watch at the same time—works on YouTube. “I was just in awe that they were going to try to sell this,” she started. “If you know YouTube at all, that’s just not true….and I’m going to walk you through this.” 

She used the episode’s views to illustrate how concurrency works. “Right now, we have 95,000 people that are watching the show. As soon as this show concludes, I want you to see how many views YouTube is going to instantly give it right away. It’s probably going to give it 200,000, 300,000 views right away as it continues to tabulate,” she said. 

Owens then revealed a screenshot of the TPUSA performance showing the actual number: 5,839 views. 

The conservative media celebrity wasn’t all in favor of Bad Bunny’s NFL Super Bowl halftime show either, but she wasn’t going to allow her former employer, where she once served as TPUSA’s communications director, to get away with lies. “On the one hand, we have a half-time show presented without a word of English spoken,” she wrote, according to The Daily Beast.

“On the other hand, we have an organization that scammed its views by paying platform advertisers, followed by influencers to pretend they broke records.”

Ultimately, Owens professed on X that conservatives lost in the fictional war of halftime performances. “Reality: you lost the Super Bowl narrative. Bad Bunny had an objectively successful performance, whether you like it or not,” she wrote, alongside additional digs at the administration’s handling of the chaos in Minnesota and more. 

Since the assassination of TPUSA Founder Charlie Kirk, Owens has been candidly outspoken about how the organization has shied away from its purpose, in addition to her pulling away from being a Trump supporter.

In the interim, while one headliner, Kid Rock, is trying to smooth over accusations that he was lip-syncing his performance, Benito is basking in his successful show, looping in more than 135 million views before the Seattle Seahawks took home the trophy, upsetting President Donald Trump’s pick of the New England Patriots.

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Luminary Award Honoree Sandra Douglass Morgan Has Transformed The Many Fields Of Las Vegas
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

February 11, 2026

Luminary Award Honoree Sandra Douglass Morgan Has Transformed The Many Fields Of Las Vegas

Douglass Morgan made history in the NFL with her appointment to lead the Raiders franchise in 2022

While Sandra Douglass Morgan is a dynamic force in professional football, the President of the Las Vegas Raiders is shaping multiple sectors throughout the global city.

Douglass Morgan made history in the NFL with her appointment to lead the Raiders franchise in 2022. In her years of leadership, she has fostered its new vision as it establishes in own name within the league. As Douglass Morgan leads new projects in the Raiders’ multi-billion dollar-generating Allegiant stadium, the 2026 Luminary Award nominee has cemented herself as a business titan.

However, prior to her historic appointment, Douglass Morgan broke other barriers in different fields. As not only the first Black city Attorney in Nevada, but also the first Black Chair of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, Morgan has defied norms and expectations with her achievements that have transformed the state and its internationally-recognized city. Through her tenure overseeing the Gaming Control Board, Douglass Morgan implemented policies against harassment and discrimination on the basis of employees’ identities, while also helping the city navigate the Covid-19 pandemic as a member of its statewide task force.

The attorney and football executive continues to lend her law and civic leadership expertise as she scales up the Raiders’ business operations. The Las Vegas native served as vice chair for the Super Bowl LVIII in 2024, placing Allegiant Stadium on a national and global stage with record viewership for the championship game. Douglass Morgan will also bring forth future championships to the global venue, including its first-ever hosting of the College Football Playoff National Championship in 2027 and the NCAA Men’s Final Four in 2028.

Beyond sports and politics, Douglass Morgan also lends her guidance as a board member for Allegiant Travel Company and Fidelity National Financial, Inc. As an advocate for education, she also serves on the Board of Trustees for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Foundation.

As for her philanthropic endeavors, the sports executive has also championed the Raiders Foundation. In its work, the charitable venture supports mental health initiatives and youth sports programs across Nevada.

On and off the football field, Douglass Morgan has established herself as a groundbreaking leader fostering safe work cultures where all can advance their careers. Alongside her trailblazing peers, Douglass Morgan will be further celebrated at BLACK ENTERPRISE’s Women of Power Summit, taking place right in her hometown this March. Registration remains available now to attend the 20th anniversary of this event highlighting women leaders who transform their industries.

Shyne,,private sector,Belize
by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

February 11, 2026

Shyne Heads Back To Brooklyn May 2 To Celebrate 25th Anniversary Of Debut Album, ‘Shyne’

'It is surreal to return to the stage in the neighborhood where I grew up for a night of performances celebrating classic raw hip hop'

Shyne Po, legendary former Bad Boy artist and former Belize politician, is slated to make a return to the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, where he grew up, for a show that celebrates the 25th anniversary of his self-titled debut album, Shyne.

New York City will witness Shyne’s homecoming on May 2 at Kings Theatre. Tickets for the performance will go on sale Feb. 13.

JUST ANNOUNCED: Brooklyn’s own Shyne is returning to the stage after 25 years on May 2! 

Get tickets this Friday at 10 AM at https://t.co/nRtNfmlzFm pic.twitter.com/mgSaf0pLkh

— Kings Theatre (@KingsBklyn) February 9, 2026

“It is surreal to return to the stage in the neighborhood where I grew up for a night of performances celebrating classic raw hip hop,” said Shyne in a written statement.

After a successful recording career cut short by a prison term, he paid his debt to society, returned to Belize, and followed in the footsteps of his father, Dean Barrow, by entering politics. Last year, Shyne (born Moses Barrow) lost his bid to be re-elected as the Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives and as leader of the Belize United Democratic Party.

In September, while appearing on Cam’ron’s show, Talk with Flee, the Brooklyn-raised emcee discussed plans for a 25th anniversary tour.

“To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Shyne album, we’re going to do a 25th anniversary tour,” Shyne said. “So, that’s the crowning announcement. The ancillaries would be, remember, we had the bio documentary, The Honorable Shyne. So, I always wanted to do the Honorable album similar to how Jay-Z did American Gangster for the American Gangster movie. So instead of doing a soundtrack, do an actual album.”

There will be special guests at the May 2 show. 

Pre-sale tickets will be on sale starting Thursday, Feb. 12,  at 10 a.m. EST using the code ROSE. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 13, at 10 a.m. EST at https://us.atgtickets.com/events/shyne/kings-theatre-brooklyn/.

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Fani Willis, office, evacuated, white powder
by Jeroslyn JoVonn

February 10, 2026

Georgia Senate Committee Subpoenaes Ex-Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade In Fani Willis Investigation

Georgia's GOP-led state Senate’s special committee subpoenaed former special prosecutor Nathan Wade in the ongoing investigation of Fulton County DA Fani Willis.

Additional testimony is expected in the Senate committee’s investigation of Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis after former special prosecutor Nathan Wade was subpoenaed.

On Feb. 5, Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones confirmed that the GOP-led state Senate’s special committee subpoenaed Wade, following a heated hearing last year in which lawmakers questioned Willis about her 2020 election probe and her romantic relationship with him, Fox 5 Atlanta reports. Jones said the committee aims to determine whether Willis or Wade was truthful under oath, arguing that alleged inconsistencies in their testimony have already cost taxpayers significant time and money.

As a result, Wade has been ordered to appear before the Georgia Senate Special Committee on Investigations on Friday, Feb. 13, Jones revealed.

“Her story didn’t match her boyfriend’s testimony,” Jones said in a Facebook video. “We’ve subpoenaed Nathan Wade so we can determine who is telling the truth.”

Formed in January 2024, the special committee emerged from Willis’ prosecution of Donald Trump and 18 others over alleged efforts to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election results. The Republican-led panel is tasked with reviewing allegations of misconduct, focusing on Willis’ hiring of Wade as a special prosecutor and on whether their romantic relationship posed a conflict of interest or involved misuse of public funds.

Wade’s subpoena follows Willis’s December 2025 testimony before the Senate committee, in which she denied any wrongdoing and defended her decision to hire him, saying her office needed experienced leadership amid an overwhelming workload. While she acknowledged their romantic relationship, Willis said it did not influence her decisions or involve misconduct, and defended Wade’s pay as compensation for his extensive work on the complex case. Jones said lawmakers believe there are discrepancies between Wade’s prior sworn testimony and Willis’s account.

Wade’s subpoena marks a major escalation for the Senate panel after a prolonged legal fight in which Willis previously ignored an earlier subpoena, arguing the committee lacked constitutional authority. The probe stems from Willis’ high-profile 2023 RICO case against Trump and others, which later collapsed amid legal challenges tied to her relationship with Wade.

After Willis was disqualified, a state prosecutor dismissed the case in November 2025. Attention has since shifted to the federal level, where the Justice Department launched a new investigation in January 2026, prompting an FBI raid on Fulton County’s election offices and sparking a legal battle over seized records.

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