Lindsey Graham eulogized as an 'American original' in DC services

Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of his generation’s most influential U.S. politicians, was remembered Tuesday in Washington as "a true American original."

Georgia District 13 election: Marcye Scott advances to runoff

Democrat Marcye Scott advanced to an Aug. 25 runoff in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District special election.

1 in 3 Americans support Iran war, new poll shows

An estimated one in three Americans support the war in Iran, the lowest rating Reuters has reported since the war began.

Senate confirms Jay Clayton as next intelligence director. What to know

Jay Clayton faced a full Senate confirmation vote on Tuesday to become the next director of national intelligence, stepping in to replace former director Tulsi Gabbard.

Trump administration presses Supreme Court to allow order restricting mail-in voting

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to intervene in a legal dispute over federal election rules, to implement an executive order that could overhaul mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections.

Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams denies misconduct claims

Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams denied allegations of misconduct made by the City Council during a July 26 livestream, calling for an independent state review of the city's finances and demanding due process.

Trump administration petitions Supreme Court to enforce mail-in voting order

Justice Department attorneys urged the Supreme Court on Monday to reinstate Executive Order 14399, a directive overhauling national absentee voting rules ahead of the midterms.

Salon Dollhouse owner responds after Rick Jackson visit sparks debate

A College Park business owner is clarifying his stance after a visit from Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson sparked backlash across metro Atlanta.

New AARP poll: Older voters hold the key to Georgia's top 2026 races

A new AARP poll shows Democrats lead overall in key statewide races, but voters aged 50 and older consistently favor Republican candidates.

Stockbridge mayor probe: City details scope of investigation

Stockbridge city officials clarified that an ongoing independent investigation into Mayor Jayden Williams stems from staff-flagged financial transactions rather than political disputes.

Education Department removing 'disparate impact' discrimination rule

The Department of Education has narrowed its civil rights enforcement, ruling that school policies resulting in unequal outcomes for certain groups will no longer be considered discriminatory unless intent is proven.

Map: 24 states sue Trump administration over FEMA disaster funding

The Trump administration is being sued by two dozen states over new election and immigration rules that must be followed in order to receive critical disaster funding.

Civil rights groups sue HHS for cutting child care, family assistance

The Department of Health and Human Services is facing a lawsuit from advocacy groups seeking to block proposed cuts and tighter restrictions on federal child care and family assistance funding.

Montana senator facing jail time after misconduct conviction

Former Montana state Senate President Jason Ellsworth was convicted this week of awarding no-bid contracts to a company with ties to a long-time business associate.

House narrowly passes $1.15 trillion defense bill: What to know

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved its version of the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), authorizing a record $1.15 trillion in military spending in a largely party-line 216-212 vote.