Atlanta police recruits turned away from drug screening over unpaid city bill

Before an officer can earn the badge from the Atlanta Police Department, they must go to a Midtown Atlanta lab and undergo a drug screen. It is part of the city's background check.

Georgia gas tax suspension approved by House subcommittee

A Georgia House subcommittee approved legislation to suspend motor fuel taxes following a push from Gov. Brian Kemp and state lawmakers.

Biden to sign order mandating study of cryptocurrency as its use explodes

The Biden administration views the explosive popularity of cryptocurrency as a call for acting with urgency to look at the risks and benefits of digital assets.

Fox News Poll: Kemp shows wider lead over Perdue in GOP primary race for governor

A new Fox News Poll shows Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp now with an 11 point lead over former Sen. David Perdue in the race for the GOP nomination for governor.

Georgia looks to suspend gas tax as prices hit all-time high

Gov. Brian Kemp said his office is working with the general assembly to quickly pass a bill to suspend Georgia's gas tax.

President Biden bans Russian oil imports over Ukraine war

The move follows pleas by Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy to U.S. and Western officials to cut off the imports, which had been a glaring omission the massive sanctions put in place on Russia over the invasion.

Biden visits Fort Worth as he seeks more health care for veterans

President Joe Biden will travel to Fort Worth to talk with veterans and their caregivers and push for more help for members of the military who face health problems after exposure to burn pits.

Biden to sign executive order on cryptocurrency this week

President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order on cryptocurrency this week that will mark the first step toward regulating how digital currency is traded.

Herschel Walker visits Atlanta school to learn about school choice

Former University of Georgia running back Herschel Walker officially joined the world of politics Monday when he qualified to run for U.S. Senate.

Kamala Harris marking ‘Bloody Sunday’ anniversary in Selma

Thousands are gathering for this year’s reenactment of the Edmund Pettus Bridge crossing to commemorate “Bloody Sunday,” the day in 1965 when white police attacked Black voting rights marchers.

Biden announces $54M Siemens investment, planned US factory jobs

President Biden joined the CEO of Siemens USA to announce a $54M investment to produce equipment for electrical infrastructure, creating 300 more jobs at California and Texas sites.

Pelosi says SOTU hecklers Boebert and Greene 'should just shut up'

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had stern words for two of the most right-wing members of her chamber after their outbursts during President Joe Biden’s State of the Union.

GOP torn as Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks to far right amid ‘Putin!’ chants

Republican leaders in Congress are torn over what to do with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene after the congresswoman spoke at a weekend event organized by a white nationalist who marveled over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as the crowd erupted in chants of “Putin!”

Trump engaged in 'criminal conspiracy' Jan. 6 panel claims

The House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol says its evidence shows former President Donald Trump and his associates engaged in a “criminal conspiracy” to prevent Congress from certifying the results of the presidential election.

Biden speaks in Duluth-Superior to tout infrastructure after State of the Union

As war rages in Europe and rising prices cause economic uncertainty in the U.S., President Joe Biden visited the Duluth-Superior region Wednesday for his first event after the State of the Union address.