Georgia bill to end daylight saving time clears state Senate

A bill aimed at making daylight saving time permanent in Georgia is moving closer to becoming law after passing the state Senate.

Fulton County fights FBI in court to recover 2020 ballots

Fulton County attorneys accused the FBI of showing 'callous disregard' to obtain a search warrant used to seize 2020 election ballots.

Georgia House passes nonpartisan election bill for metro Atlanta

The Georgia House passed HB 369, requiring nonpartisan elections for DAs and other offices in five metro Atlanta counties.

Georgia Senate passes bill for hand-marked paper ballots

A controversial bill passed by the Georgia Senate Friday could change the way Georgian's vote come November.

Senate-backed bill to fund TSA and most of Homeland Security stalled by House Republicans

House Republicans are resisting a Senate-backed measure to fund TSA and most of the Department of Homeland Security, but leave out funding for ICE and Customs and Border Patrol.

Senate votes to fund DHS, wait times continue to vary at Atlanta airport

The U.S. Senate passed a late-night deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security through the end of the fiscal year, which means TSA agents could be paid soon.

House Ethics panel finds embattled Rep Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick guilty of 25 violations

A bipartisan panel of House lawmakers voted to kickstart a process that could lead to the expulsion of a congressional Democrat accused of laundering millions of disaster relief funds into her campaign account.

Atlanta community supports TSA agents working 40 days without pay

TSA agents at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport have worked more than 40 days without pay during the ongoing government shutdown.

Trump to sign emergency order to 'immediately pay' TSA agents

President Donald Trump said he will sign an emergency order that would direct the Department of Homeland Security to immediately begin paying TSA workers amid airport disruptions.

Georgia leaders urged to block massive Social Circle ICE site

Social Circle residents argue a planned 10,000-detainee ICE facility would triple the town population and overwhelm local resources.

Trump showed off a classified map on 2022 plane trip, lawmaker letter alleges

Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland released a letter accusing President Donald Trump of showing off a classified map on a flight to his golf club and holding onto a sensitive document during his first term in office.

Justice Department agrees to pay ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn to settle prosecution lawsuit

Michael Flynn, the former national security adviser to President Donald Trump, is receiving a payout to settle a lawsuit related to the FBI's investigation into Russia’s involvement in the 2016 presidential election.

Proposal would limit Social Security benefits to $100K a year for wealthy couples

As Social Security barrels toward broke in less than seven years, a Washington think tank has proposed limiting benefits to $100,000 a year for couples. 

Hegseth prays for violence during Pentagon Christian service

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth prayed for violence against U.S. adversaries during a Christian worship service at the Pentagon.

Fani Willis slams Georgia bill forcing nonpartisan DA races

The Georgia State Senate has advanced House Bill 369, a Republican-led measure that would fundamentally change the ballot for millions of voters.

Democrats score two upset wins in Florida special elections

Florida Democrats are touting two upset victories after Tuesday’s special elections, including one in Palm Beach County and another in a closely watched state Senate race in Hillsborough County.