Twitter adopts 'poison pill' defense in Elon Musk takeover bid
Twitter said Friday that its board of directors has unanimously adopted a “poison pill” defense in response to Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s proposal to buy the company and take it private.
Twitter said Friday that its board of directors has unanimously adopted a “poison pill” defense in response to Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s proposal to buy the company and take it private.
Judge denies Abrams bid to seek unlimited contributions
Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams cannot immediately begin raising and spending unlimited campaign contributions under a state law passed last year because she is not yet her party’s nominee, a federal judge ruled Thursday.
Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams cannot immediately begin raising and spending unlimited campaign contributions under a state law passed last year because she is not yet her party’s nominee, a federal judge ruled Thursday.
Kemp declares state of emergency to address supply chain disruption
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is declaring a state of emergency citing the current supply chain disruption and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is declaring a state of emergency citing the current supply chain disruption and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Man blaming Trump's 'orders' for riot actions found guilty
An Ohio man who testified that he was “following presidential orders” from Donald Trump when he stormed the U.S. Capitol was convicted Thursday of obstructing Congress.
An Ohio man who testified that he was “following presidential orders” from Donald Trump when he stormed the U.S. Capitol was convicted Thursday of obstructing Congress.
Biden administration unveils steps to boost racial equity, make government fairer for everyone
The Biden administration has released hundreds of strategies it's taking or will take to boost equity across the federal government.
The Biden administration has released hundreds of strategies it's taking or will take to boost equity across the federal government.
Elon Musk offers to buy 100% of Twitter for $43 billion
Elon Musk made a proposal to buy the remaining shares of Twitter that he doesn't already own, offering $54.20 per share of the company's stock.
Elon Musk made a proposal to buy the remaining shares of Twitter that he doesn't already own, offering $54.20 per share of the company's stock.
Trump's PAC gives $500K for ads attacking Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp
Former President Donald Trump's Save America PAC has given $500,000 to a group running attack ads against Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in the upcoming GOP primary.
Former President Donald Trump's Save America PAC has given $500,000 to a group running attack ads against Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in the upcoming GOP primary.
Ludacris to be awarded honorary degree from Georgia State University
Ludacris went to Georgia State University for two years, but left when he was signed to Def Jam Records. Now the Atlanta rapper and entertainment will be granted an honorary degree by the school.
Ludacris went to Georgia State University for two years, but left when he was signed to Def Jam Records. Now the Atlanta rapper and entertainment will be granted an honorary degree by the school.
'Game of Thrones' actor Joseph Gatt arrested for contact with a minor for sexual offense
Actor Joseph Gatt was arrested last week after Los Angeles Police Department detectives claimed he was allegedly engaging in "online sexually explicit communication" with a minor who lived in another state.
Actor Joseph Gatt was arrested last week after Los Angeles Police Department detectives claimed he was allegedly engaging in "online sexually explicit communication" with a minor who lived in another state.
State lawmakers, Georgia sheriffs denounce Perdue's GSP comments
Perdue said the Georgia State Patrol is "not considered the elite group that it always was."
Perdue said the Georgia State Patrol is "not considered the elite group that it always was."
Blaming Trump: Jury hears that defense at Capitol riot trial
Mentions of Donald Trump have been rare at the first few trials for people charged with storming the U.S. Capitol, but that has changed: The latest Capitol riot defendant to go on trial is blaming his actions on the former president and his false claims about a stolen election.
Mentions of Donald Trump have been rare at the first few trials for people charged with storming the U.S. Capitol, but that has changed: The latest Capitol riot defendant to go on trial is blaming his actions on the former president and his false claims about a stolen election.
Elon Musk allegedly broke law while buying Twitter stock, claims lawsuit
Musk spent about $2.6 billion on Twitter stock — a fraction of his estimated wealth of $265 billion, the largest individual fortune in the world. In a regulatory filing Monday, Musk disclosed he may increase his stake after backing out of an agreement reached last week to join Twitter’s board of directors.
Musk spent about $2.6 billion on Twitter stock — a fraction of his estimated wealth of $265 billion, the largest individual fortune in the world. In a regulatory filing Monday, Musk disclosed he may increase his stake after backing out of an agreement reached last week to join Twitter’s board of directors.
Why Biden is waiving rule on higher levels of ethanol in gas this summer
President Joe Biden says his administration will suspend a federal rule that bars higher levels of ethanol in gasoline during the summer.
President Joe Biden says his administration will suspend a federal rule that bars higher levels of ethanol in gasoline during the summer.
Biden: Russia war a 'genocide,' trying to 'wipe out' Ukraine
President Joe Biden on Tuesday said Russia's war in Ukraine amounted to genocide," accusing President Vladimir Putin of trying to "wipe out the idea of even being a Ukrainian."
President Joe Biden on Tuesday said Russia's war in Ukraine amounted to genocide," accusing President Vladimir Putin of trying to "wipe out the idea of even being a Ukrainian."
Kemp signs bill allowing people to carry handguns without a license in Georgia into law
Gov. Brian Kemp is signing a bill allowing Georgians to carry concealed guns in public without a license. Kemp pushed for "constitutional carry" in 2022.
Gov. Brian Kemp is signing a bill allowing Georgians to carry concealed guns in public without a license. Kemp pushed for "constitutional carry" in 2022.
Pennsylvania man arrested, accused of slapping Biden 'I Did That' stickers on gas pumps
A man was criminally charged last week following his arrest in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, after affixing satirical stickers of President Biden onto the gas pumps at a local Turkey Hill gas station.
A man was criminally charged last week following his arrest in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, after affixing satirical stickers of President Biden onto the gas pumps at a local Turkey Hill gas station.
State Department unable to compile list of foreign gifts to Trump
In a report published in the Federal Register, the department says the Executive Office of the President did not submit information about gifts received by Trump and his family from foreign leaders in 2020
In a report published in the Federal Register, the department says the Executive Office of the President did not submit information about gifts received by Trump and his family from foreign leaders in 2020
Elon Musk no longer joining Twitter's board of directors, company says
Elon Musk won't be joining Twitter's board of directors as previously announced. The Tesla CEO remains its largest shareholder.
Elon Musk won't be joining Twitter's board of directors as previously announced. The Tesla CEO remains its largest shareholder.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says Stacey Abrams win in governor's race would create Florida-Georgia 'cold war'
Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday said a Stacey Abrams victory in Georgia's gubernatorial race would cause a "cold war" between neighboring states.
Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday said a Stacey Abrams victory in Georgia's gubernatorial race would cause a "cold war" between neighboring states.
Stacey Abrams-backed election lawsuit goes to trial in Georgia
Stacey Abrams announced plans to sue over the way the state’s elections were managed IN 2018. She accused then-Secretary of State Brian Kemp of using his position to promote voter suppression, an allegation Kemp has vehemently denied.
Stacey Abrams announced plans to sue over the way the state’s elections were managed IN 2018. She accused then-Secretary of State Brian Kemp of using his position to promote voter suppression, an allegation Kemp has vehemently denied.