Georgia lawmakers move to restrict hemp products, ban THC-infused drinks

If the stricter regulations pass at the Georgia Capitol, some of the items current sold in smoke shops and conveniences stores would become illegal in the Peach State.

HHS responds to reports CDC will study refuted vaccine, autism link

The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by RFK Jr., is responding to reports that the CDC will begin researching the widely refuted theory that links autism to vaccines.

Georgia Republicans don’t rule out Senate bids as popular GOP governor remains undecided

Many high-profile Republicans in Georgia aren't ruling out running for Senate in 2026 to take on vulnerable Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, but they're waiting to see if Gov. Brian Kemp plans to launch his own bid.

Mark Carney to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada's prime minister

Canada will have a new prime minister in coming days amid a trade war with the U.S. and an annexation threat by President Donald Trump.

Nearly 80,000 federal health employees offered buyouts to resign

Nearly 80,000 employees at the Department of Health and Human Services have about a week to decide whether to accept a $25,000 buyout and resign from their jobs.

DOGE accused of accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans

Labor unions are trying to stop Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing Social Security data for millions of Americans. "They cannot explain why they want this data," lawyers said.

Trump hosts first-ever White House Crypto Summit

President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s committed to making the U.S. a world leader in cryptocurrencies during the first-ever White House Crypto Summit.

Jonesboro mayor explains why she decided not to resign

Jonesboro Mayor Donya Sartor has reversed her decision to resign just hours after announcing on Thursday that she was stepping down.

Jonesboro Mayor Donya Sartor retracts resignation hours later

Nearly 10 hours after announcing to the Jonesboro City Council her plans to retire, Mayor Donya Sartor has had a change of heart.

Georgia's reimbursement bill would allow Trump to recover costs

Georgia’s Senate unanimously passed a bill Thursday that would allow President Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants to seek compensation for legal fees in cases where a prosecutor is disqualified.

Social Security employees banned from reading news websites at work

The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from the agency that handles benefits for 72.5 million Americans.

Crossover Day 2025: Kemp signs amended budget, school security bills pass

Georgia lawmakers are racing against the clock at the State Capitol as today marks Crossover Day, the crucial deadline for legislation to pass either the House or Senate to remain under consideration this session