Atlanta firefighters threaten lawsuit after mayor rejects contract

The Atlanta Firefighters Union is threatening a lawsuit if Mayor Andre Dickens does not sign their historic, first-ever collective bargaining agreement by Friday.

Federal court terminates Biden-era student loan plan affecting millions nationwide

A federal appeals court on Monday officially finalized the termination of the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, the Biden program that significantly lowered repayment rates for millions of student loan borrowers.

Georgia House passes $38.5B budget as federal disaster aid announced

Officials from Atlanta and Washington converged under the Gold Dome to tackle Georgia's most pressing financial and recovery efforts.

Georgia voters choosing Greene successor in special election

Voters in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District head to the polls Tuesday to pick a successor to former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.

SAVE America Act: Trump pushing to add ban on mail ballots

President Trump is pushing to add a ban on mail ballots to the SAVE America Act. Here’s what to know about the voting bill.

DOJ says JD Vance comments on Medicaid funding 'have no weight'

Federal attorneys are downplaying VP JD Vance’s comments on Medicaid funding as Minnesota fights to block the Trump administration's announced pause. Read more here.

IRS unveils proposed regulations for new Trump Accounts savings program

The IRS and the Treasury Department have released more details about the implementation of Trump Accounts for parents and guardians who want to use the savings accounts for their children.

Judge blocks DA Fani Willis from $16.8M Trump compensation legal fee battle

A judge blocked the disqualified Fulton County District Attorney’s Office from intervening in the $16.8 million legal fee dispute with President Donald Trump.

Tommy DeCarlo, lead singer of Boston, dies at 60

Tommy DeCarlo, the lead vocalist for the rock band Boston, has died following a battle with brain cancer.

DOJ releases more Epstein files accusing Trump of sexual assault

The Department of Justice has released a series of FBI interviews with a woman who claims President Donald Trump sexually and physically assaulted her when she was between 13 and 15 years old.

Gas prices spike in Georgia as national average climbs above $3

Gas prices are climbing again across the United States, and drivers in Georgia are beginning to feel the impact as global tensions and rising wholesale fuel costs push prices higher at the pump.

DOJ signals it’s still digging into Biden autopen use despite reports probe fizzled

The Department of Justice indicated Thursday it is still investigating the legality of former President Joe Biden's use of an autopen despite reports that the probe has been shelved because prosecutors have been unable to identify any criminal charges to bring.

Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check

Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.

Haven't filed your taxes yet? Here's how to get a bigger refund under new law

Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.

Minnesota Fraud: Walz, Ellison testify before House Oversight Committee

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are testifying before the House Oversight Committee to face questions about alleged misuse of federal funds intended for social services and Medicaid programs. Watch live here.