Gov. Kemp extends gas tax suspension through mid-August

Gov. Brian Kemp has extended his suspension of Georgia's gas tax through mid-August to help the Peach State's drivers dealing with high prices.

January 6 hearing: Did Trump commit a crime?

The House Jan. 6 committee has now heard dramatic testimony from former White House aides and others about Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

Sonny Barger, leader of Hells Angels, dies

Ralph "Sonny" Barger, who founded the Oakland chapter of the Hells Angels and became the public face of the motorcycle club, has died at 83.

Biden says he'd back exception to filibuster to protect abortion access

Biden's filibuster remarks may cheer supporters who want to see him take more strident stances on the issue, but it's unlikely to change the outcome in Washington.

Supreme Court allows Biden to end Trump-era 'Remain in Mexico' policy

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Biden administration properly ended a Trump-era policy forcing some U.S. asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico.

Georgia showdowns: Warnock leading Walker by 10 points, Kemp and Abrams tied, according to new poll

A new poll shows that Sen. Raphael Warnock is leading Republican challenger Herschel Walker by double digits in the crucial Senate showdown and the race for Georgia's governor is a dead heat between Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams.

Primary wrap-up: Colorado GOP rejects candidates who back Trump election lie

Republicans in Colorado rejected two prominent candidates whose political profiles were centered on election falsehoods in a reminder that fealty to former President Trump's lies about mass voter fraud is no guarantee of success.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi receives Communion in Rome

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with Pope Francis and received Communion during a papal Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, despite her position in support of abortion rights.

Filmmaker to testify in Georgia Trump election investigation

A British filmmaker who shot interviews with Donald Trump and his inner circle in the final months of the former president’s administration has been subpoenaed to testify in a Georgia investigation into whether Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in the state.

Stacey Abrams warns businesses to consider ‘danger’ Gov. Brian Kemp’s abortion laws pose to women in Georgia

"I would tell anyone whether they are a business or a citizen thinking about being in Georgia to take into very real consideration the danger that Brian Kemp poses to the life and welfare of women in this state," Abrams said.

Illinois congresswoman calls Roe decision 'victory for white life' at Trump rally

The freshman congresswoman, who was among those who voted to overturn the results of the 2020 election, previously came under criticism for quoting Adolf Hitler.

Biden signs landmark, bipartisan gun violence bill: 'Lives will be saved'

The legislation will toughen background checks for the youngest gun buyers, keep firearms from more domestic violence offenders and help states put in place red flag laws that make it easier for authorities to take weapons from people judged to be dangerous.

Roe v. Wade overturned: New York leaders, Obama react to Supreme Court decision

Soon after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision Friday striking down Roe v. Wade and giving the states the power to decide abortion regulations, political leaders from former U.S. President Barack Obama to NY Gov. Kathy Hochul weighed in.