Trump to start new nuclear talks with Russia, China next week
The leaders of the world’s three largest nuclear powers will sit down next week for a historic meeting while they are all in China for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.
The leaders of the world’s three largest nuclear powers will sit down next week for a historic meeting while they are all in China for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.
How data centers lost in the midterm elections
Beyond political parties and individual candidates, there was a clear loser in the 2026 midterms: data centers. As these essential pieces of AI infrastructure become increasingly unpopular, they’re meeting staunch resistance at the ballot box.
Beyond political parties and individual candidates, there was a clear loser in the 2026 midterms: data centers. As these essential pieces of AI infrastructure become increasingly unpopular, they’re meeting staunch resistance at the ballot box.
How 26 years of organizing reshaped Georgia leadership
Women are preparing to take on some of the most powerful positions in Georgia government following an election that shattered political barriers and opened the door to a new generation of leadership.
Women are preparing to take on some of the most powerful positions in Georgia government following an election that shattered political barriers and opened the door to a new generation of leadership.
Trump administration seeks $30 billion to upgrade airports, air traffic control
The Trump administration is pushing for $30.1 billion in new funding to overhaul airports and air traffic control systems. Here’s what’s behind the request and what it could mean for travelers.
The Trump administration is pushing for $30.1 billion in new funding to overhaul airports and air traffic control systems. Here’s what’s behind the request and what it could mean for travelers.
Lauren Boebert loses House seat in Dems' latest flip
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert has lost her seat in Congress.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert has lost her seat in Congress.
Van Hollen launches bid for Senate majority leader, challenging Schumer
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen entered the race to serve as Senate Majority Leader in the upcoming Congress, initiating a rare intra-party contest against longtime Democratic leader Chuck Schumer.
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen entered the race to serve as Senate Majority Leader in the upcoming Congress, initiating a rare intra-party contest against longtime Democratic leader Chuck Schumer.
Woman killed in North Georgia floods was Cobb's first female SWAT deputy
A 56-year-old Ellijay woman killed when floodwaters swept her vehicle away in Murray County was remembered in a legislative floor tribute.
A 56-year-old Ellijay woman killed when floodwaters swept her vehicle away in Murray County was remembered in a legislative floor tribute.
Kentucky governor calls for firing of HHS Secretary RFK Jr.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is urging President Donald Trump to "immediately" fire Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., accusing him of undermining the nation’s public health system.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is urging President Donald Trump to "immediately" fire Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., accusing him of undermining the nation’s public health system.
How Georgia Democrats are reshaping state leadership
Georgia House Democrats nominated Rep. Carolyn Hugley of Columbus as the state's first permanent woman and first Black speaker of the House.
Georgia House Democrats nominated Rep. Carolyn Hugley of Columbus as the state's first permanent woman and first Black speaker of the House.
Ohio lawmakers pass bill easing restrictions on silencers, short-barreled guns
Ohio lawmakers passed legislation Tuesday easing state restrictions on gun silencers and short-barreled rifles and shotguns, sending the bill to Gov. Mike DeWine.
Ohio lawmakers passed legislation Tuesday easing state restrictions on gun silencers and short-barreled rifles and shotguns, sending the bill to Gov. Mike DeWine.
Balance of power latest: Democrats win control of Congress in 2026 midterm elections
Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections to take control of Congress. The historic victory flips both the House and the Senate, giving Democrats the legislative reins.
Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections to take control of Congress. The historic victory flips both the House and the Senate, giving Democrats the legislative reins.
Mississippi US Senate seat flips as Scott Colom tops incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith
Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race, becoming the state’s first Black senator since Reconstruction.
Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race, becoming the state’s first Black senator since Reconstruction.
Raffensperger reflects on Georgia voting overhaul as term ends
As Brad Raffensperger prepares to leave office, Georgia’s outgoing secretary of state is looking back at what it took to replace the state’s voting machines ahead of the 2020 presidential primary.
As Brad Raffensperger prepares to leave office, Georgia’s outgoing secretary of state is looking back at what it took to replace the state’s voting machines ahead of the 2020 presidential primary.
New Trump admin rule would cut SNAP benefits for 6.3 million people
A new rule proposed by the USDA would cut food stamps for 6.3 million people, and an estimated 1.8 million children would also no longer be eligible for free school lunches.
A new rule proposed by the USDA would cut food stamps for 6.3 million people, and an estimated 1.8 million children would also no longer be eligible for free school lunches.
Paulding County commissioners reject proposal to limit public comments
Paulding County officials voted down a proposal that would have sharply restricted public comment during board meetings.
Paulding County officials voted down a proposal that would have sharply restricted public comment during board meetings.
What Georgia's incoming Secretary of State plans to do first
Georgia’s next Secretary of State is turning her attention from the campaign trail to the work ahead.
Georgia’s next Secretary of State is turning her attention from the campaign trail to the work ahead.
House GOP blocks Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth impeachment vote
House Republicans blocked an effort by one of their own lawmakers to oust Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth by preventing a full vote on impeaching him.
House Republicans blocked an effort by one of their own lawmakers to oust Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth by preventing a full vote on impeaching him.
What to know about Jim Jordan, the House Republicans' next leader
House Republicans have elected Jim Jordan to lead the House GOP in the 120th Congress, which will be sworn in at noon on January 3, 2027.
House Republicans have elected Jim Jordan to lead the House GOP in the 120th Congress, which will be sworn in at noon on January 3, 2027.
Latest poll finds most Americans want Congress to end Iran war
A recent poll shows that a solid majority of Americans want Congress to pass legislation ending the ongoing military conflict with Iran.
A recent poll shows that a solid majority of Americans want Congress to pass legislation ending the ongoing military conflict with Iran.
How a 22-year-old became the youngest commissioner in Georgia history
A 22-year-old college senior will become the youngest county commissioner in Georgia history after unseating an incumbent to represent northern Gwinnett County.
A 22-year-old college senior will become the youngest county commissioner in Georgia history after unseating an incumbent to represent northern Gwinnett County.